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Renting in Dalston

Zone 2 · Updated February 2026Live from 179 listings

Avg. 1-bed rent

£2,101/mo

Avg. 2-bed rent

£2,928/mo

Avg. room rent

£1,556/mo

Median days on market

9 days

What's it like to live in Dalston?

Dalston sits on the Hackney border and shares much of its creative energy. Kingsland Road (the "Dalston strip") is famous for its Turkish restaurants, Vietnamese eateries, and late-night bars. Dalston has a grittier edge than nearby Hackney — fewer families, more nightlife. The Overground makes it easy to reach the City and south London. Ridley Road Market is a proper East London market with African, Caribbean, and Asian groceries at wholesale prices. Rents are slightly lower than central Hackney, making it popular with sharers and creatives.

The vibe

Late-night bars, world-class Turkish food, gritty creative energy. Dalston does not sleep early

Dalston is best for

Young professionalsCreativesNight owls

Transport links

  • Dalston Junction (Overground)
  • Dalston Kingsland (Overground)

Common property types

Victorian terracePurpose-built flatWarehouse conversion

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