London rents · Merton

Average rent in Merton

The average private rent in Merton is £2,172 a month (August 2026), up 5.4% on a year earlier. That's 7% below the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,639	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£2,024	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,407	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£3,267	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£1,931
Terraced house	£2,462
Semi-detached house	£2,967
Detached house	£2,921

Council tax in Merton

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

Band A

£119/month

£1,431 a year

Band B

£139/month

£1,670 a year

Band C

£159/month

£1,908 a year

Band D

£179/month

£2,147 a year

Band E

£219/month

£2,624 a year

Band F

£258/month

£3,101 a year

Band G

£298/month

£3,578 a year

Band H

£358/month

£4,294 a year

Is a rent in Merton 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?

Merton rents rose 5.4% 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.