Properties to rent in SE2
Abbey Wood, West Heath, Crossness, Thamesmead
There are 49 results. Rental prices in SE2 range from £1.5k pcm to £3.5k pcm with an average price of £2.1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in SE2, Abbey Wood, West Heath, Crossness, Thamesmead
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in SE2
What's to rent
51 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
51 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 33% | 61% |
| Typical rent | £2,200 pcm | £1,950 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −7.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around SE2
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know SE2
stations in SE2Schools in SE2
5 primary · 1 secondary · 57% rated good or outstanding- Alexander McLeod Primary School primary · Good
- Boxgrove Primary School primary · Good
- St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- St Paul's Academy secondary · Requires improvement
- De Lucy Primary School primary · Requires improvement
- Willow Bank Primary School primary · Requires improvement
Based on 51 homes to rent on Houses now, 487 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 SE2
What is the average rent in SE2?
The average rent for a home in SE2 is £2,155 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £2,100 a month. This is based on the 51 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SE2?
A typical 2-bedroom home in SE2 rents for £1,990 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,275 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £285 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,675 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in SE2?
Most rents in SE2 are between £1,570 and £3,800 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,700 a month, and one in five £2,300 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in SE2?
There are 49 homes to rent in SE2 on Houses right now, plus 10 already let agreed. 43 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in SE2?
No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in SE2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,900 a month, 4.5% lower than the year before (£1,990 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 14% and 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in SE2?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% 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 SE2?
About 8.7% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SE2 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in SE2?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in SE2. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,950 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,450 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near SE2?
Of the areas around SE2, DA6 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,675 a month, followed by DA17 (£1,715 a month) and SE28 (£1,850 a month). SE2 itself is £2,100 a month.
Are rental homes in SE2 furnished?
About 7 in 10 rental homes in SE2 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in SE2?
There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in SE2. 57% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near SE2?
Stations in SE2 include Abbey Wood.