For many people comparing a one bedroom flat in London right now, buying and renting are closer than you might think, and on any long term view the numbers favour buying decisively. Average advertised rents across Greater London reached £2,736 per month in early 2026 according to the latest Rightmove Rental Price Tracker, while a one bedroom at Fulton & Fifth in Wembley Park costs approximately £2,085 per month on a 35 year repayment mortgage at current average rates.
