London rents climbed again in 2025, average price for 1 bedroom apparent now is £2 320, but they have not increased evenly across the capital. Below are the 15 stations that came out cheapest rent for 1 bedroom apartment.

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1. Romford — Zone 6 — £1 323

East London’s former market town stays unbeatable for value. The Elizabeth line has cut Romford-to-Liverpool Street journeys to ~25 min, and yet two-bed flats routinely list under £1 400. A huge town-centre regeneration is adding homes around the station, so supply remains healthy.

2. George Street (Croydon) — Zone 3 — £1 403

This Tramlink stop sits on Croydon High Street, one block from East Croydon main-line station (15 min to Victoria or London Bridge). The tram keeps local travel costs down, and the glut of new flats around Boxpark means one-beds regularly start near £1 300.

3. Harrow & Wealdstone — Zone 5 — £1 467

Served by the Bakerloo line, London Overground and fast National Rail to Euston (15 min), Harrow & Wealdstone offers quick central access without Zone 2 prices. Stock skews towards roomy 1930s semis split into flats, ideal for sharers chasing space.

4. East Croydon — Zone 5 — £1 509

Croydon’s transport kingpin is still firmly under £1 550 on average. Expect slick, modern towers, the massive Whitgift redevelopment and trains every two minutes in the peaks.

5. Harrow-on-the-Hill — Zone 5 — £1 537

Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways make Marylebone reachable in 20 min. Georgian cottages on the hill itself cost more, but large purpose-built blocks near the station keep headline rents low.

6. Streatham — Zone 3 — £1 563

London’s longest high road means fierce competition among landlords. Three main-line stations feed Victoria, London Bridge and King’s Cross; frequent buses shadow the Northern line. Victorian conversions dominate, and there’s still change from £1 600 for many one-beds.

7. South Bermondsey — Zone 2 — £1 573

Just one stop from London Bridge (5 min), yet cheaper than neighbouring Surrey Quays. Industrial plots along Ilderton Road are morphing into mid-rise build-to-rent blocks—early phases are undercutting SE1 proper.

8. Cricklewood — Zone 3 — £1 582

Thameslink commuters enjoy 12 min rides to St Pancras. Brent Cross Town’s new rental towers are pushing up supply faster than demand, keeping prices surprisingly modest for NW2.

9. Stonebridge Park — Zone 3 — £1 638

The Bakerloo line and Overground deliver Wembley in 4 min and Oxford Circus in ~20. Many listings are ex-local-authority with generous square footage.

10. Kidbrooke — Zone 3 — £1 651

Berkeley’s Kidbrooke Village keeps opening apartment blocks with on-site gym and Co-op; Southeastern trains reach London Bridge in 15 min. Family-sized new-builds still change hands below £2 000.

11-15. Inner-Zone Wildcards

• Willesden Green (Jubilee line) edges in under £1 660, rare for Zone 2 NW London.
• Deptford Bridge (DLR) sits between Greenwich Park and Deptford’s arts scene; 10 min to Canary Wharf.
• Brondesbury (Overground) hands you Kilburn High Road and a 15 min hop to Euston via West Hampstead.
• Streatham Hill (Southern) commands only a £120 premium on Streatham proper despite faster Victoria trains.
• West Ealing (Elizabeth line) has slashed its Paddington commute to 12 min and will likely climb the price table next year as Crossrail demand catches up.

Key Take-aways for 2025 Renters

• Outer-Zone rail hubs (Romford, Kidbrooke) still beat equivalent Zone 2/3 Tube stops by £200–£300 pcm while keeping journeys under 30 min.
• Major regeneration sites (Croydon, Kidbrooke, Brent Cross) translate into real savings today, before schemes complete and headline rents rise.
• Zone 2 bargains exist, but they cluster around Overground or DLR rather than deep-level Tube lines.

If you need a flat this year, start with the stations above, view mid-week (competition is lower), and move fast—deals at these price points rarely linger beyond the first weekend.