Average rent in Wandsworth
The average private rent in Wandsworth was £2,640 a month in September 2026, +4.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £2,469, 92% above the UK average of £1,287 and 10% above the average for London. It is the 7th most expensive of 32 areas in London. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+4.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Wandsworth
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,943 | £77,720 | £58,290 |
| 2 bedrooms | £2,469 | £98,760 | £74,070 |
The median full-time salary for Wandsworth residents is £54,584 (2025, £27.33 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 43% of that before tax, above the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Wandsworth
How rents in Wandsworth have changed
Average rent is +41.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,640 | £2,469 |
| 2025 | £2,535 | £2,367 |
| 2024 | £2,382 | £2,215 |
| 2023 | £2,195 | £2,039 |
| 2022 | £2,066 | £1,920 |
| 2021 | £1,935 | £1,804 |
| 2020 | £1,981 | £1,853 |
| 2019 | £1,923 | £1,801 |
| 2018 | £1,867 | £1,755 |
| 2017 | £1,879 | £1,768 |
| 2016 | £1,869 | £1,762 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hackney | London | £2,007 | £2,498 | £2,856 | +3.9% |
| 2 | Tower Hamlets | London | £1,998 | £2,427 | £2,760 | +3.8% |
| 3 | Southwark | London | £1,907 | £2,387 | £2,779 | +7.3% |
| 4 | Lambeth | London | £1,890 | £2,353 | £2,696 | +3.4% |
| 5 | Camden | London | £2,063 | £2,634 | £3,071 | +1.4% |
| 6 | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | £2,025 | £2,656 | £3,031 | +5.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wandsworth?
The average private rent in Wandsworth was £2,640 a month in September 2026, up 4.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £1,943 and a two-bedroom £2,469 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Wandsworth?
To keep a £1,943 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £77,720 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £58,290. The median full-time salary for residents is £54,584.
Is Wandsworth expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Wandsworth costs £2,469 a month, 92% above the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 276 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.