Houses to rent in Waltham Forest, Greater London
There are 644 results for Waltham Forest, Greater London. Rental prices in Waltham Forest range from £1.4k pcm to £4.4k pcm with an average price of £2.3k pcm.
Properties to rent in Waltham Forest, Greater London
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Rental market in Waltham Forest
What's to rent
701 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
701 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 14% | 79% |
| Typical rent | £2,600 pcm | £2,245 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 7 days |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% | 6.7% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +14.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Waltham Forest
typical rent, cheapest first- London Borough of Redbridge £2,000 pcm
- London Borough of Haringey £2,300 pcm
- Waltham Forest £2,300 pcm
- London Borough of Newham £2,500 pcm
- London Borough of Hackney £2,650 pcm
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets £2,700 pcm
Getting to know Waltham Forest
stations in Waltham Forest- Homes to rent near Wood Street tube station
- Homes to rent near Walthamstow Central tube station
- Homes to rent near Walthamstow Queens Road tube station
- Homes to rent near Highams Park tube station
- Homes to rent near St.James' Street station
- Homes to rent near St James Street tube station
- Homes to rent near Leyton Midland Road tube station
- Homes to rent near Blackhorse Road tube station
Schools in Waltham Forest
49 primary · 18 secondary · 95% rated good or outstanding- Barclay Primary School primary · Outstanding
- The Woodside Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
- Walthamstow School for Girls secondary · Outstanding
- Newport School primary · Outstanding
- Selwyn Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Sybourn Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 701 homes to rent on Houses now, 12,832 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Waltham Forest
What is the average rent in Waltham Forest?
The average rent for a home in Waltham Forest is £2,375 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £2,300 a month. This is based on the 701 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Waltham Forest?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Waltham Forest rents for £2,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,400 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,800 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Waltham Forest?
Most rents in Waltham Forest are between £1,450 and £4,250 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,800 a month, and one in five £2,800 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Waltham Forest?
There are 644 homes to rent in Waltham Forest on Houses right now, plus 93 already let agreed. 1,086 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Waltham Forest?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Waltham Forest over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,330 a month, 11% higher than the year before (£2,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 24%, 2-bedroom homes are up 17% and 3-bedroom homes are up 10%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Waltham Forest?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 8 days. About 83% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 7 days against about 3 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Waltham Forest?
About 6.7% gross for flats and 4.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Waltham Forest over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Waltham Forest?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in Waltham Forest. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £2,245 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,660 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Waltham Forest?
Of the areas around Waltham Forest, London Borough of Redbridge is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,000 a month, followed by London Borough of Haringey (£2,300 a month) and London Borough of Newham (£2,500 a month). Waltham Forest itself is £2,300 a month.
Are rental homes in Waltham Forest furnished?
About 6 in 10 rental homes in Waltham Forest that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Waltham Forest?
There are 49 primary and 18 secondary schools in Waltham Forest. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 18 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Waltham Forest?
Stations in Waltham Forest include Wood Street, Walthamstow Central, Walthamstow Queens Road and Highams Park.