Looking for a room in London!
Hi everyone
I'm going to be relocating to London in January and am looking for a room to rent with up to £2k pm rent, preferably with 1-2 flat mates. I'm in my mid / late twenties, male, like to do sports and will be working as an associate. Ideally, the place should have a convenient commute either by walk or few metro stops to the Mayfair / Piccadilly Circus area.
Do you know anyone who is currently renting out a room or are you looking for a new flat mate? Please let me know and also feel free to ping me via DM to connect.
So far, I've been utilizing the usual sites such as spareroom and will also be reaching out to the agents soon, however I'd love to live with someone working in the industry. I've had some first good leads by sharing and having an Instagram story reposted by locals in that regard.
In terms of the areas, I've looked at Marylbone, Kensington, Maida Vale and Pimlico. Most of the accommodations in West London seem to be in the older / vintage style. Are there also areas that lean towards a more modern building style?
Thank you!
You will not get anything remotely decent for £2k a month in Marylebone or Kensington.
Pimlico / Victoria is probably your best shot. Battersea also has some more new builds.
You won’t get anything for that price in Battersea either in the new builds. You need to look further out, perhaps a mile away.
Thanks, will check out Battersea too then!
I was thinking that £2k might be enough for a room in a shared flat (e.g. total rent of £4k split across two people) in Marlybone / Ken but in that case it might make sense to focus on other areas. Appreciate it.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some recommendations and insights for finding a room in London:
Recommended Areas:
East London:
These areas offer good value for money and have excellent transport links, especially if you are working in the City or Canary Wharf. They are generally more affordable compared to West London and Angel/Islington.
South of the River:
These areas might be an option, but transport links are not as great as East London.
Areas to Avoid:
Modern Building Style:
Additional Tips:
Summary:
For a convenient commute to Mayfair/Piccadilly Circus and a preference for modern buildings, East London areas like Wapping, Limehouse, and Canary Wharf are recommended. These areas offer good transport links and more modern accommodations compared to West London. Avoid Shadwell and consider using social media and industry connections to find potential flatmates.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/london-vs-new-york-city?customgpt=1, London Rent / Living Arrangements 2019, London Landscape, 2020 San Francisco Summer Housing, London vs New York IB
I rent an amazing house with 2 other friends in Earls Court (Old Brompton Road). You can take the Piccadilly line from Earls Court station, which is very convenient if you work in Mayfair, or the Victoria line for other destinations. I'm paying ~1.8k for my room (bedroom + bathroom). Earls court / Kensington are good areas to live in, and I haven't experienced any problems (neighbors, violence, etc.) in the years we have lived here.
Earls Court is decent
Pretty convenient location, 6 stations from centre, just as easy for notting hill
Likely a tad more afforable just maybe
1.8k per month for a room in a shared appartment? jeez.
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