London rents · Southwark

Average rent in Southwark

The average private rent in Southwark is £2,474 a month (August 2026), up 5.4% on a year earlier. That's 6% above the London average of £2,332.

By number of bedrooms

1 bedroom	£1,876	London £1,760
2 bedrooms	£2,348	London £2,232
3 bedrooms	£2,732	London £2,643
4 or more bedrooms	£3,608	London £3,646

By property type

Flat or maisonette	£2,178
Terraced house	£2,849
Semi-detached house	£3,416
Detached house	£3,300

Council tax in Southwark

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

Band A

£109/month

£1,312 a year

Band B

£128/month

£1,530 a year

Band C

£146/month

£1,749 a year

Band D

£164/month

£1,967 a year

Band E

£200/month

£2,404 a year

Band F

£237/month

£2,842 a year

Band G

£273/month

£3,279 a year

Band H

£328/month

£3,935 a year

Is a rent in Southwark 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?

Southwark 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.