Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, Surrey Quays

There are 213 results. Rental prices in SE16 range from £1.7k pcm to £7.2k pcm with an average price of £2.9k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in SE16, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, Surrey Quays

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Rental market in SE16

Average rent £2,886 pcm typical £2,525 pcm
Most rents £1,632 – £7,096 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 213 54 more let agreed
New to rent 504 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 11 days last 12 months
Rents, year on year +15.9% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.9–7.0% houses 5.9%, flats 7.0%

What's to rent

193 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 89.6% 173 · £2.5k
Other homes 4.7% 9 · £3.8k
Terraced houses 4.7% 9 · £3.5k
Detached houses 0.5% 1 · £7k
Semi-detached houses 0.5% 1 · £4.3k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 4.7% 9 · £2.3k
1 bedroom 18.1% 35 · £2.1k
2 bedrooms 52.8% 102 · £2.5k
3 bedrooms 15.0% 29 · £4k
4 bedrooms 8.8% 17 · £3.8k
5+ bedrooms 0.5% 1 · £7k

Rent bands

193 homes
Under £2,200 pcm 18.1% 35
£2,200 – £2,400 pcm 17.6% 34
£2,400 – £2,700 pcm 21.2% 41
£2,700 – £3,500 pcm 22.8% 44
£3,500 pcm and over 20.2% 39

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent6%90%
Typical rent£3,600 pcm£2,500 pcm
Average bedrooms3.32.0
Typical time to let3 weeks10 days
Gross rental yield5.9%7.0%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +31.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in SE16 2024 Q4: £2,200 pcm (897 new listings) £2,200 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £2,200 pcm (1,054 new listings) £2,200 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £2,200 pcm (1,191 new listings) £2,200 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £2,250 pcm (1,195 new listings) £2,250 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £2,400 pcm (870 new listings) £2,400 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £2,350 pcm (912 new listings) £2,350 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £2,500 pcm (1,004 new listings) £2,500 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £2,900 pcm (1,613 new listings) £2,900 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around SE16

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. SE14 £2,000 pcm
  2. SE8 £2,200 pcm
  3. SE16 £2,525 pcm
  4. E1 £2,800 pcm
  5. E1W £2,950 pcm
  6. SE1 £3,250 pcm

Schools in SE16

12 primary · 4 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • St Michael's Catholic College secondary · Outstanding
  • Harris Academy Bermondsey secondary · Outstanding
  • Albion Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Riverside Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Galleywall Primary School primary · Outstanding

Based on 193 homes to rent on Houses now, 4,595 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 Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in SE16

What is the average rent in SE16?

The average rent for a home in SE16 is £2,885 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,525 a month. This is based on the 193 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SE16?

A typical 2-bedroom home in SE16 rents for £2,500 a month and a 3-bedroom home £4,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £1,500 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £2,100 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in SE16?

Most rents in SE16 are between £1,630 and £7,095 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £2,200 a month, and one in five £3,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in SE16?

There are 213 homes to rent in SE16 on Houses right now, plus 54 already let agreed. 504 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in SE16?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in SE16 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,550 a month, 16% higher than the year before (£2,200 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 14%, 2-bedroom homes are up 9% and 3-bedroom homes are up 27%.

How quickly do rental homes let in SE16?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 11 days. About 71% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 10 days against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in SE16?

About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SE16 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in SE16?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in SE16. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £2,500 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £3,500 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near SE16?

Of the areas around SE16, SE14 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £2,000 a month, followed by SE8 (£2,200 a month) and E1 (£2,800 a month). SE16 itself is £2,525 a month.

Are rental homes in SE16 furnished?

About 9 in 10 rental homes in SE16 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in SE16?

There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in SE16. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 6 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near SE16?

Stations in SE16 include Canada Water, South Bermondsey, New Cross and Rotherhithe.