Are you looking for young professional accommodation in London? Explore the city’s 10 highest-rated rental developments in 2024 – as reviewed by the residents themselves. These offer Londoners stylish and friendly homes in the capital. All are ‘build to rent’ developments. This means that they are purpose-built for renters like you who want more from their home.
Many of these properties are available as furnished apartments to rent, although unfurnished options are also available. In addition, build to rent developments generally offer a superior level of service from their dedicated management teams. The following HomeViews review is typical:
Lovely building finished to a very high standard. Plenty of communal areas which is useful when working from home. Management are very helpful and always looking to go the extra mile, this highlights why living in a fully serviced apartment building is a very convenient and attractive option.
– James Y, Private Tenant, January 2022 (Read more)
Below you’ll find the top-rated BTR developments in London, as of November 2024. The list comes from our review data of every new development on HomeViews.
You can also take a look at our HomeViews Build to Rent Resident Choice Awards 2024. This can give you a better idea of how the BTR model is shaping up across the country, and which developers are currently leading the pack.
Top 10: young professional accommodation in London
Author jumps straight to the top of the pile at our most recent update. This King’s Cross development is the top-rated rental accommodation in London for young professionals. It offers a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished, with flexible tenancies. In addition, there are a range of lifestyle amenities including a resident’s lounge, fitness centre, co-working spaces and a private dining room. Author offers exclusive resident events and is pet-friendly.
Way of Life continues to make waves, with the Sessile adding to an already impressive rental-only portfolio. It takes second place in our rankings. The development is a collection of studio, one, two and three bed apartments located in the heart of Tottenham Hale. Amenities include a sizeable gym, yoga studio and spaces to work throughout The Sessile to support your working week, evenings and weekends alike. Furthermore, a private dining room and a 24/7 concierge are also available.
Sitting third in the latest update of the best young professional accommodation in London, The Palm House in Harrow is filled with fully-furnished studio apartments and shared spaces, as well as on-site co-working space, a gym, a cinema, a café and two panoramic roof terraces, all included in the monthly rent. They also offer daily events, from boxing classes to wine tasting masterclasses.
The Palm House is an easy 4-minute walk from Harrow and Wealdstone station. You’re also a 25 minute walk from the quaint Harrow on the Hill, with its cafés, restaurants and independent shops.
The Gessner in Tottenham Hale garners near perfect reviews and currently ranks in fourth place for young professionals in London. This rental development offers 164 apartments, with a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom layouts. In addition, the development offers a range of amenities, including a gym, smart parcel lockers, free super-fast Wi-Fi and an 24-hour on-site team. Furthermore, residents can enjoy rooftop garden views, cosy lounges and an on-site café.
In fifth is another popular development from The Quarters by Bravo. The Quarters Swiss Cottage accommodates 102 self-contained spacious units for short-term stays. Guests can enjoy a range of services and amenities, including in house maintenance and housekeeping. Finchley Road station is less than a minute’s walk away, meaning easy access to transport links. Likewise, there is a great selection of shops, restaurants, bars and outdoor space close by.
A new entry at number six, Balfron Tower is an iconic residential development situated in Poplar. Designed by the architect Ernő Goldfinger, it features a range of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Residents can access a range of facilities including a roof terrace, yoga studio, cinema room and co-working spaces.
In seventh place is Dressage Court by Essential Living. There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living. The development is located in East London. It offers easy access to Bethnal Green’s tube and rail stations, with views towards the City and Canary Wharf. In addition, residents can access a 24-hour on-site team along with shared spaces that are free for all residents to enjoy.
Greystar’s Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy […] Read reviews and details of Sailmakers, E14
Mansbridge House offers 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments to rent in Battersea. All apartments come with their own winter garden, along with flexible contracts, the freedom to decorate and the ability to swap apartments, or developments if you’d like to, all come as standard. Additionally, Mansbridge House is pet friendly. Read reviews and details of Mansbridge House, SW8
Charter Place is an INSTRATA Lifestyle Residence, managed by Greystar. It features a collection of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom rental homes. Residents have access to an onsite gym, lounge, a private dining room, and co-working spaces. In addition, Charter Place is only a short walk away from Hounslow East Underground station. Read reviews and details of Charter Place, TW3
Taking 11th place in our most recent update, we have the long-term letting scheme The Quarters Croydon, which offers residents a stylish and convenient base in this thriving South London suburb. There are 151 high-specification studios at the development, with Croydon station only a 4-minute walk away. Trains reach London Bridge in just 14 minutes, while Gatwick Airport is also easily accessible.
The Quarters Kilburn is located in north-west London, and is offering 82 self-contained studios. Additionally, Kilburn Park station is a 5 minute journey away. As a result, residents have access to central London as Euston is only a 7-minute journey. Furthermore, residents have access to parking, a concierge and a lounge. Read reviews and details of The Quarters Kilburn, NW6
For 14th place we move all the way over to be:here Hayes in West London. This is a sought-after residential development comprising 119 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Alongside the homes here, commercial units are on site for residents to enjoy, including restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue. In addition, the development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport, making commuting and international travel a breeze.
Canary Wharf Group are pleased to offer a selection of affordable studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments at 30 Harbord Square in Canary Wharf. Every apartment has been designed to a high-specification and all residents benefit from waterside views of the Thames or westwards towards Canary Wharf. Discover Canary Wharf’s latest neighbourhood, Wood Wharf, and […] Read reviews and details of 30 Harbord Square, E14
Fizzy Hayes UB3 is a residential development of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, managed by Greystar. It’s in south Hayes, right near Hayes & Harlinton Station, and just a short drive from London Heathrow Airport. Also, the development sits between two popular green spaces – Minet Country Park and Lake Farm Country Park. Read reviews and details of Fizzy Hayes, UB3
Union Wharf is a development from London property developer Essential Living. It features 249 rental-only apartments on the banks of Deptford Creek near Greenwich’s town centre. It houses a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, Union Wharf is close to the Cutty Sark DLR station for fast and frequent connections to Canary […] Read reviews and details of Union Wharf, SE8
Ten Degrees, by Greystar, sits in Central Croydon. Comprising of 546 apartments over 44 floors, there is also a games room, rooftop gym, pet spa, screening room and co-working spaces. As well as this, residents have access to a wide variety of transport links, allowing them to reach central London in just 15-minutes. Read reviews and details of Ten Degrees, CR0
Florence Dock is the newest community by Folk. A few steps from the River Thames, Florence Dock is perfectly situated to enjoy all the city has to offer. Enjoy your own roomy studio apartment with access to huge shared spaces, including a cinema, co-working space and a fully-fitted gym and studio. Soak up the sunset […] Read reviews and details of Florence Dock, SW11
Taking 20th place is Bloom Nine Elms, by Greystar, a collection of rental apartments located in Zone 1. Each apartment is pet-friendly and offers all the amenities you need for better living. Situated in south west London, Bloom Nine Elms has a collection of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. On-site amenities include a 24/7 gym, swimming pools, rooftop terraces, pet spa. Additionally, you can WFH in a dedicated co-working space or your choice of the resident lounges.
The view from the communal dining room at Vantage Point N19
All the accommodation in this list offers outstanding facilities. You’ll struggle to find a private rental with so much on offer.
Want a private cinema you can hire out with your friends? Done. Communal dining room with views across the city? Done. Add in residents’ gyms, private gardens, terraces, games rooms and concierge services and you have the perfect young professional accommodation.
Communal spaces and events
Futhermore, there’s another big draw for young professionals to these types of developments. The social life!
One of the many social events at Vantage Point N19
Building management teams go well beyond just fixing problems and receiving your mail. Many offer lots of social events, so you can meet your neighbours and feel part of a community. Do you have a pet? No problem! Build to rent developments are often pet-friendly so Fido and Kitty can move in too.
Hopefully our list has given you some serious inspiration to get out there and find your perfect rented home in London. Good luck on your journey, and we hope that the booming build to rent market in the capital can give you precisely what you’re looking for.
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