London is one of the world’s most vibrant, exciting cities. With so much to explore, a studio apartment in the city could be the perfect base from which to enjoy all that London has to offer. Many of the capital’s newest luxury apartment developments have studios to rent or buy. In this Top 10 rundown, we use the reviews of verified residents to create a list of the highest-rated studio apartments in London.
Top 10 studio apartments in London by resident ratings
For London’s prime apartment developments, there’s a lot of competition to take the top spots. On the surface, it’s hard to know which properties deliver the best facilities, service levels and overall value for money. But thanks to the insights of our HomeViews reviewers, you don’t have to guess.
The following rankings are based purely on what the residents think of each of our top 10 luxury new build apartment blocks. These cover apartments to rent and buy. Every reviewer gives a star rating for the development’s facilities, design, location, value and management team. If you want to know more about any of these developments, simply click and explore.
Just a quick note: to qualify to be on this list, the development needs to offer studio apartments for sale or rent.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
A new and very popular development has recently snatched the top spot for London. In green and serene Harrow, just a 12 minute train from Euston, you’ll find The Palm House. It’s filled with fully-furnished studio apartments and shared spaces, each designed for an effortless living experience. You’ll enjoy an onsite co-working space, gym, cinema, cafe and two panoramic roof terraces, all included in your monthly rent. You can meet your neighbours and get stuck in at daily events, from boxing classes to wine tasting masterclasses.
The Sessile 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. Read reviews and details of The Sessile, N17
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. Similarly, 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 […] Read reviews and details of The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3
In fourth, long-term letting scheme The Quarters Croydon 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.
Taking the fifth spot on the list is a Tower Hamlets development, Dressage Court. There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments available here, but this small development is much loved. One thrilled resident recently wrote: “Life in the city never felt better”!
London’s sixth-highest rated development for studio apartments is The Gessner in Tottenham Hale. The development offers 164 apartments to rent, including a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. The range of amenities available includes 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.
Taking seventh spot in the Top 10 for London is an old favourite, Sailmakers. Greystar’s Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which offers 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 of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf’s DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.
Sitting comfortably in eighth it’s Blackhorse Mills, a rental only development by Legal & General and Urbanbubble. The development features a roof terrace with a lido, a gym, a yoga studio, a tennis court and resident dining rooms, while the management permits pets and even allows residents to decorate their apartments. Blackhorse Mills overlooks the wilds of Walthamstow Wetlands, yet is just 20 minutes to Central London on the Victoria Line from Blackhorse Road station.
Bloom Nine Elms, by Greystar, is 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. Onsite amenities include a 24/7 gym, swimming pools, […] Read reviews and details of Bloom Nine Elms, SW11
Glasshouse Gardens is a residential development near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London. Brought to us by Land Lease Europe, it features a mix of studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all of which overlook the park. Stratford International station and Westfield Stratford City are both within close proximity. Read reviews and details of Glasshouse Gardens, E20
Anthology Hoxton Press is a selection of Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes. It comprises of two landmark buildings, Mono and Duo, as well as a community café and landscaped gardens. Nestled between Shoreditch Park and the Regents Canal, Hoxton Press will celebrate the heritage left by the sites former occupiers, The Mullord Brothers […] Read reviews and details of Hoxton Press, N1
In 12th is The Quarters Kilburn, located in north-west London and offering 82 self-contained studios. Kilburn Park station is just moments away. As a result, residents have easy access to Central London and the major terminal of London Euston. Facilities include resident parking, a concierge and a communal lounge.
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
Paddington Exchange is a Chase Evans development featuring a collection of 123 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Located in the heart of Paddington, nearby Paddington Station offers excellent transport links with the Heathrow Express and the three major underground lines – the Hammersmith & City, the Bakerloo and Circle lines- in operation. Read reviews and details of Paddington Exchange, W2
The Makers is a Londonewcastle and London Borough of Hackney development located in Hoxton. It is comprised of 175 apartments, over 28 floors and these range from studio and one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom apartments. The development is conveniently situated a 7-minute walk to Old Street station, which is served by the Northern line and national […] Read reviews and details of The Makers, N1
Our 16th spot goes to Vantage Point, a Build to Rent development by Essential Living offering 118 apartments, ranging from studio to 1-2 bedrooms. All Vantage Point residents get access to a wide range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a roof terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground station in the North London Borough of Islington. Residents are also close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
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
Equipment Works by Greystar offers premium studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Walthamstow. Just moments from Blackhorse Lane tube, you can enjoy the tranquillity all while staying connected to the city. Additionally, residents at Equipment Works benefit from a 24/7 onsite team and a number of amenities. Residents have access to a communal […] Read reviews and details of Equipment Works, E17
The Dumont is a mixed-use St James development in Southwark, which overlooks the River Thames. It’s home to a selection of studios and one to four-bedroom apartments. Vauxhall, the nearest station, offers brilliant links to the City via National Rail services and the Victoria line. Read reviews and details of The Dumont, SE1
The Hub is a collection of studios and one and two-bedroom apartments from developer, JLL. The development is in a plum spot on Harrow’s College Road, handily situated right next door to Harrow-on-the-Hill station for the Metropolitan line and National Rail services, and directly opposite St Anns Shopping Centre. Read reviews and details of The Hub, HA1
The perfect base for exploring London
If you’re moving to London for the first time, there’s a good chance you’ll be overwhelmed by the array of different locations to choose from. Studio apartments are a great choice if you want to be in Central London. This means you don’t have to settle for a far-flung suburb.
Many of the developments in our rankings are situated in London’s most sought-after central locations. Meanwhile, others feature in newly regenerated, up-and-coming neighbourhoods with excellent transport links to central areas. Whether you want to be right in the action, or within easy reach of the centre via London’s world-class transport network, these studio apartments offer you the very best locations.
Tailor-made for social living
If you opt to rent a studio in one of London’s newest rental developments, expect plenty of resident perks. These contemporary living spaces all benefit from social design and facilities. These include on-site gyms, spas, communal work spaces, lounges, and terraces.
When you choose to live in one of London’s top new studio apartments, you’re choosing a life with plenty of social possibilities. Thanks to the wealth of communal spaces and facilities, experiencing London life with new friends couldn’t be easier.
Many of London’s top studio apartments are located in the capital’s newest luxury Build to Rent developments. Build to Rent developments are made especially for rent, rather than to sell. As such, they differ in design and facilities from sales-oriented developments.
Build to Rent properties tend to offer substantial extras and perks to residents. These include social and communal spaces, gyms, health spas, work spaces and meeting rooms. The developments can become a focal point of your community and social life. Additionally, many Build to Rent developments offer first-class services, such as concierge, dry cleaning and on-site maintenance teams.
Build to Rent can offer flexible tenancies, from short-term options including monthly stays, to longer tenancies. Some offer terms as long as three years. While they can appear pricier than traditional rentals, the added perks available in rental-only developments can add significant value.
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