Cheapest Neighborhoods in London

All 35 neighborhoods in London ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$1,700/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,500/mo
Neighborhoods
35

Cheapest Neighborhoods in London — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Barking $1,700/mo 0.68x -32%
2 Croydon $1,800/mo 0.72x -28%
3 Stratford $1,950/mo 0.78x -22%
4 Lewisham $1,950/mo 0.78x -22%
5 Walthamstow $2,000/mo 0.80x -20%
6 Peckham $2,050/mo 0.82x -18%
7 Tooting $2,050/mo 0.82x -18%
8 Ealing $2,125/mo 0.85x -15%
9 Brixton $2,200/mo 0.88x -12%
10 Greenwich $2,250/mo 0.90x -10%
11 Hackney $2,300/mo 0.92x -8%
12 Clapham $2,375/mo 0.95x -5%
13 Dalston $2,375/mo 0.95x -5%
14 Kentish Town $2,375/mo 0.95x -5%
15 Balham $2,450/mo 0.98x -2%
16 Bermondsey $2,500/mo 1.00x Avg
17 Wimbledon $2,550/mo 1.02x +2%
18 Camden $2,625/mo 1.05x +5%
19 Battersea $2,625/mo 1.05x +5%
20 Putney $2,625/mo 1.05x +5%
21 Vauxhall $2,625/mo 1.05x +5%
22 Shoreditch $2,750/mo 1.10x +10%
23 Fulham $2,750/mo 1.10x +10%
24 Chiswick $2,750/mo 1.10x +10%
25 Islington $2,800/mo 1.12x +12%
26 Angel (Islington) $2,800/mo 1.12x +12%
27 Canary Wharf $2,875/mo 1.15x +15%
28 Richmond $2,950/mo 1.18x +18%
29 Soho $3,050/mo 1.22x +22%
30 Notting Hill $3,200/mo 1.28x +28%
31 Hampstead $3,250/mo 1.30x +30%
32 Marylebone $3,300/mo 1.32x +32%
33 Kensington $3,375/mo 1.35x +35%
34 Chelsea $3,450/mo 1.38x +38%
35 Mayfair $3,625/mo 1.45x +45%

Rent estimates based on city average of $2,500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in London?

The cheapest neighborhood in London is Barking, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,700/month — 32% below the city average.

What is the average rent in London?

The average 1-bedroom rent in London is approximately $2,500/month. Rents range from $1,700/mo (Barking) to $3,625/mo (Mayfair).

How many neighborhoods does London have?

Our database covers 35 neighborhoods in London, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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