London rents · Croydon

Average rent in Croydon

The average private rent in Croydon is £1,582 a month (August 2026), up 3.2% on a year earlier. That's 32% below the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,265	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£1,573	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£1,858	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£2,667	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£1,437
Terraced house	£1,797
Semi-detached house	£1,999
Detached house	£2,623

Council tax in Croydon

2026-27, including the Greater London Authority's share. Single adults get a 25% discount.

Band A

£144/month

£1,733 a year

Band B

£169/month

£2,022 a year

Band C

£193/month

£2,311 a year

Band D

£217/month

£2,600 a year

Band E

£265/month

£3,178 a year

Band F

£313/month

£3,755 a year

Band G

£361/month

£4,333 a year

Band H

£433/month

£5,200 a year

Is a rent in Croydon fair?

These averages include existing tenancies, so homes advertised today often cost more. Check a specific home against similar homes advertised nearby — free.

Landlord raising your rent?

Croydon rents rose 3.2% in the past year. If you've been asked for much more, here's how to challenge it.

Sources: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, UK: monthly price statistics (published 16 September 2026); MHCLG Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 9 (area council tax for two adults, including GLA precept). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.