Average rent in London: what renters really pay
Candid collects what people really pay in rent, so anyone finding a place or renting one out can see what is normal. For London there are 44 rents across 40 areas.
Median rent by home type
| Home type | Median rent a month | Rents |
|---|---|---|
| Room | £900 | 40 |
A median is the middle rent: half of the rents are lower and half higher. A home type shows here only once 20 or more rents are behind it.
Rents on the map are blurred until you add your own. Giving yours is how the map stays honest.
Questions
What is the average Room rent in London?
Among 40 Room rents reported on Candid in London, the median is £900 a month. Half pay less and half pay more.
Where do these London rents come from?
From renters who reported what they pay, and from public flatmate and room listings. Rents read from listings are rounded to the nearest £50. Candid shows what people pay and does not list homes or take a commission.