Average Rent in Sutton
As of January 2026, the average rent in Sutton is £1,542/month — 16% above the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +2.9% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,542/month (16% above the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +2.9% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £1,227/month
- LHA shortfall of £280/month for a 1-bed — housing benefit unlikely to cover market rent
- London borough — expect referencing and credit checks as standard
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Sutton breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,542 | +2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | £1,227 | +3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,540 | +3.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,877 | +2.9% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,479 | +2.2% |
Rent by property type
In Sutton, flats and maisonettes make up a large share of the rental market. Here’s how average rents compare across property types.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £2,410 |
| Semi-detached | £1,997 |
| Terraced | £1,729 |
| Flat / maisonette | £1,393 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Outer South London area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £568 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £947 | £1,227 | +£280 |
| 2 bed | £1,197 | £1,540 | +£343 |
| 3 bed | £1,496 | £1,877 | +£381 |
| 4 bed | £1,945 | £2,479 | +£534 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Sutton: what to know
Sutton is a London borough where rental demand is consistently high. The average rent of £1,542 per month is 16% above the England average of £1,332. This is 27% below the London regional average of £2,099.
Rents in Sutton have risen +2.9% over the past year, broadly in line with the London average of +3.1%.
There's a significant gap between market rents and Local Housing Allowance in this area. A 1-bed here averages £1,227, but the LHA rate for the Outer South London BRMA is £947 \u2014 a shortfall of £280/month. Renters on housing benefit may need to top up from other income or look for properties below the local average.
London landlords and agents almost always run credit and referencing checks. A strong credit profile can make the difference between securing a property and losing out to another applicant. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in Sutton?
The average rent in Sutton is £1,542 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £1,227, a 2-bed £1,540, a 3-bed £1,877.
Is rent in Sutton going up or down?
Rents in Sutton have increased by +2.9% over the past year. This is broadly in line with national trends.
How does rent in Sutton compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Sutton (£1,227) is £280 above the LHA rate of £947 for the Outer South London area. This is a significant gap — renters on housing benefit would likely need to cover the difference or look for below-market options.
Is Sutton expensive compared to other London boroughs?
At £1,542/month, Sutton is relatively more affordable compared to some central London boroughs, though still above the England average of £1,332. It may offer better value for renters willing to commute.
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