South Kensington, Knightsbridge

There are 434 results. Rental prices in SW7 range from £2.1k pcm to £65k pcm with an average price of £11k pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in SW7, South Kensington, Knightsbridge

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Rental market in SW7

Average rent £11k pcm typical £8,320 pcm
Most rents £2,145 – £65k pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 434 available now
New to rent 207 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +9.5% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.2–7.6% houses 4.2%, flats 7.6%

What's to rent

453 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 84.3% 382 · £7k
Terraced houses 10.4% 47 · £11k
Other homes 3.3% 15 · £14k
Detached houses 2.0% 9 · £11k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 9.1% 41 · £2.1k
1 bedroom 19.2% 87 · £3.9k
2 bedrooms 28.0% 127 · £7.4k
3 bedrooms 26.5% 120 · £10k
4 bedrooms 9.9% 45 · £13k
5+ bedrooms 7.3% 33 · £18k

Rent bands

453 homes
Under £3,700 pcm 21.2% 96
£3,700 – £6,100 pcm 18.8% 85
£6,100 – £9,500 pcm 19.9% 90
£9,500 – £14k pcm 20.3% 92
£14k pcm and over 19.9% 90

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent12%84%
Typical rent£11k pcm£6,967 pcm
Average bedrooms4.02.3
Typical time to let7 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield4.2%7.6%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +3.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in SW7 2024 Q4: £4,334 pcm (677 new listings) £4,334 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £4,984 pcm (791 new listings) £4,984 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £4,450 pcm (1,019 new listings) £4,450 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £4,350 pcm (999 new listings) £4,350 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £4,983 pcm (744 new listings) £4,983 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £5,498 pcm (874 new listings) £5,498 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £4,310 pcm (758 new listings) £4,310 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £4,500 pcm (749 new listings) £4,500 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around SW7

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. SW5 £3,500 pcm
  2. SW10 £3,900 pcm
  3. SW3 £4,333 pcm
  4. W2 £5,330 pcm
  5. SW1W £5,850 pcm
  6. SW7 £8,320 pcm
  7. W8 £12k pcm
  8. SW1X £15k pcm

Schools in SW7

1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School primary · Outstanding

Based on 453 homes to rent on Houses now, 3,089 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 SW7

What is the average rent in SW7?

The average rent for a home in SW7 is £10,920 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £8,320 a month. This is based on the 453 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in SW7?

A typical 2-bedroom home in SW7 rents for £7,365 a month and a 3-bedroom home £10,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £2,635 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £3,880 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £12,500 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in SW7?

Most rents in SW7 are between £2,145 and £65,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £3,700 a month, and one in five £14,000 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in SW7?

There are 434 homes to rent in SW7 on Houses right now. 207 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in SW7?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in SW7 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £4,985 a month, 9.5% higher than the year before (£4,550 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are down 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 12%.

How quickly do rental homes let in SW7?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 52% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 7 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in SW7?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 4.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SW7 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in SW7?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in SW7. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £6,965 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £11,000 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near SW7?

Of the areas around SW7, SW5 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £3,500 a month, followed by SW10 (£3,900 a month) and SW3 (£4,335 a month). SW7 itself is £8,320 a month.

Are rental homes in SW7 furnished?

About 8 in 10 rental homes in SW7 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in SW7?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in SW7.

Which train stations are in or near SW7?

Stations in SW7 include South Kensington and Gloucester Road.