Flats to rent in Bayswater

Bayswater sits on the north side of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, with white stucco squares, Queensway's shops and restaurants, and Paddington station a few minutes away. Below are our current homes to rent in Bayswater, W2. Prices are per week.

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Average rent in Bayswater

HomeWestminster (a month)London average (a month)
1 bedroom£2,557 £1,764
2 bedrooms£3,320 £2,239
All homes£3,209 £2,338

Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, September 2026, borough averages. Rents in individual streets vary.

Renting in Bayswater: what to know

Upfront costs

Expect a deposit of up to 5 weeks' rent plus the first month's rent. For a £815-a-week home that is £4,075 deposit and about £3,532 rent. See upfront costs of renting.

Council tax

Westminster City Council charges £1,049.55 a year for Band D in 2026/27. See council tax by borough.

Getting around

Bayswater (District and Circle lines) and Queensway (Central line) are in the area, and Paddington, with the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express, is close by.

Your rights

Since May 2026 most tenancies are rolling, landlords can ask for only one month's rent in advance, and letting agents cannot charge tenants fees. See the Renters' Rights Act for tenants.

Questions about renting in Bayswater

How much is rent in Bayswater?

Across Westminster the average private rent is about £3,209 a month: £2,557 for a one-bedroom and £3,320 for a two-bedroom home (ONS, September 2026). Our current Bayswater rentals start at £815 a week.

Which postcodes are in Bayswater?

Bayswater is in W2, which it shares with Paddington and Hyde Park.

Do I pay letting agent fees?

No. Letting agents in England cannot charge tenants for viewings, references or contracts.

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