The Best Boroughs for Affordable Rent in London You Didn’t Expect

Recent research from Trust for London reveals the most affordable areas in London for renting a one-bedroom property. According to local website, MY London study used data from the Office for National Statistics and covers the period from October 2022 to September 2023.

Here’s the list of London Boroughs by Affordability of Rent

Borough Median Rent as a Percentage of Median Pay (%)
Sutton 32.3
Bexley 33.2
Havering 33.2
Barking and Dagenham 36.5
Hillingdon 36.5
Croydon 36.5
Enfield 37.3
Redbridge 37.3
Bromley 38.1
Waltham Forest 39.8
Barnet 43.1
Brent 43.1
Kingston 41.5
Lambeth 41.5
Richmond 42.3
Hounslow 44.8
Merton 44.8
Ealing 44.1
Wandsworth 52.2
Hackney 51.4
Southwark 49.7
Greenwich 48.9
Tower Hamlets 54.7
Hammersmith and Fulham 53.1
Lewisham 53.7
Camden 57.2
Islington 58.0
City of London 68.3
Kensington and Chelsea 73.0
Westminster 75.4

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The research highlights the wide variations in rental affordability across London. While areas like Sutton and Bexley offer more budget-friendly options, central boroughs like Westminster and Kensington remain unaffordable for many. If you’re looking for an affordable place to rent in London the outer boroughs are likely to offer the best deals.

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