Properties to rent in SE18
Plumstead, Woolwich
There are 267 results. Rental prices in SE18 range from £1.4k pcm to £4k pcm with an average price of £2.2k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in SE18, Plumstead, Woolwich
4 Bedrooms
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Rental market in SE18
What's to rent
281 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
281 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 11% | 87% |
| Typical rent | £2,200 pcm | £1,950 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.7% | 7.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +5.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around SE18
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know SE18
stations in SE18Schools in SE18
19 primary · 3 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding- Bannockburn Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Foxfield Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Ark Greenwich Free School secondary · Outstanding
- Cardwell Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill primary · Outstanding
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 281 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,503 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 SE18
What is the average rent in SE18?
The average rent for a home in SE18 is £2,165 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,000 a month. This is based on the 281 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SE18?
A typical 2-bedroom home in SE18 rents for £2,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £500 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,600 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,625 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in SE18?
Most rents in SE18 are between £1,400 and £4,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,600 a month, and one in five £2,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in SE18?
There are 267 homes to rent in SE18 on Houses right now, plus 51 already let agreed. 244 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in SE18?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in SE18 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,000 a month, 3.9% higher than the year before (£1,925 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in SE18?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 57% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in SE18?
About 7.3% gross for flats and 5.7% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SE18 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in SE18?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in SE18. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,950 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,900 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near SE18?
Of the areas around SE18, SE9 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,800 a month, followed by SE28 (£1,850 a month) and SE7 (£1,940 a month). SE18 itself is £2,000 a month.
Are rental homes in SE18 furnished?
About 6 in 10 rental homes in SE18 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in SE18?
There are 19 primary and 3 secondary schools in SE18. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 8 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near SE18?
Stations in SE18 include Woolwich Arsenal, Woolwich, Plumstead and Woolwich Dockyard.