Cheapest places to live in London
Looking for a cheap room to rent in London? These are the 10 least expensive postcodes to live in London - all well below the inner London average of £1,002 per month (Q3 2026).
Average rents are updated every quarter - last updated October 2026 with Q3 2026 data.
| London area/postcode | Average monthly room rent |
| E12 (Manor Park) | £752 |
| E6 (East Ham) | £755 |
| N21 (Winchmore Hill) | £761 |
| E7 (Forest Gate) | £781 |
| E13 (Plaistow) | £789 |
| N9 (Lower Edmonton) | £790 |
| E18 (South Woodford) | £802 |
| SE9 (Eltham) | £810 |
| E4 (Chingford) | £812 |
| SE28 (Thamesmead) | £822 |
Methodology
Average room rents come from SpareRoom's Rental Index (ads include bills).
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