London rents · Lewisham

Average rent in Lewisham

The average private rent in Lewisham is £1,829 a month (August 2026), up 2.0% on a year earlier. That's 22% below the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,457	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£1,789	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,057	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£2,714	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£1,657
Terraced house	£2,088
Semi-detached house	£2,360
Detached house	£2,497

Council tax in Lewisham

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

Band A

£124/month

£1,492 a year

Band B

£145/month

£1,740 a year

Band C

£166/month

£1,989 a year

Band D

£186/month

£2,237 a year

Band E

£228/month

£2,735 a year

Band F

£269/month

£3,232 a year

Band G

£311/month

£3,729 a year

Band H

£373/month

£4,475 a year

Is a rent in Lewisham 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?

Lewisham rents rose 2.0% 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.