The Monday read · London
Rents in SM1
London · London
Rents easing
Rents here are falling and homes are lingering — the ball's in your court, so take your time and negotiate.
Updated Monday 24 August 2026
Median asking rent
£2,300
a month
New this week
0
of 29 homes advertised
Typical time listed
124 days
National median 96 days
| Size | Median rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,300 a month |
| 2 beds | £1,500 a month |
| 3+ beds | £2,600 a month |
The last 8 weeks
| Week | Median rent | New lets |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul | £2,500 | 0 |
| 13 Jul | £2,500 | 0 |
| 20 Jul | £2,500 | 0 |
| 27 Jul | £2,500 | 0 |
| 3 Aug | £2,400 | 1 |
| 10 Aug | £2,400 | 0 |
| 17 Aug | £2,300 | 1 |
| 24 Aug | £2,300 | 0 |
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