When you’re renting you don’t want to move all your furniture every time you find a new place to live. Furnished apartments offer the perfect solution. These offer you a fully decorated home to move straight into. We’ve listed the 10 highest-rated ‘build to rent’ buildings in London that offer convenient, stylish furnished flats run by an in-house team. Feel at home as soon as you step through the door!
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Our top 10 list is based on verified resident reviews. This gives you an accurate insight into what it’s like to actually live in that building. Residents rate their buildings on location, design, management, facilities and value, plus an overall score taking all those into consideration.
When it comes to finding the very best furnished apartments to rent in London, go with the residents! Our top 10 below includes links to all the developments, so you can find out more.
Taking top spot for furnished rental apartments in London is The Sessile, 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.
In second place, 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 outdoor space close by.
Sitting in third is The Palm House. It’s filled with fully-furnished studio apartments and shared spaces, each designed for an effortless living experience. There is on-site co-working space, a gym, a cinema, a café and two panoramic roof terraces, all included in your monthly rent. he 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.
Long-term letting scheme The Quarters Croydon takes fourth place. The development 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 Gessner in Tottenham Hale offers 164 apartments to rent. These include a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. 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.
“The Gessner is a great building that’s well designed and with first class amenities.” – Naz, Verified Resident
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
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.
“Dressage Court is a great area to live. Pet friendly is a big plus and the staff are very helpful when it comes to pets. The apartments are very spacious and everything is of a high standard.” – Damien, Verified Resident
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
Blackhorse Mills by Legal and General and Urban Bubble is located in north-east London. The developments offers residents the freedom to decorate their apartment as they see fit, and units are pet-friendly. There’s a lido, a gym, a roof terrace, private dining rooms and a yoga studio. Overlooking the wilds of Walthamstow Wetlands, yet just 20 minutes to Central London on the Victoria Line from Blackhorse Road station, Blackhorse Mills is ideal for access to both city life and green space.
“My stay at Blackhorse Mills has been the best experience I’ve had with renting, ever. The development, facilities, and location are excellent.” – Didi, Verified Resident
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
Author King’s Cross is a brand new, Build-To-Rent development in King’s Cross, one of London’s most connected locations. It offers a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished, with flexible tenancies to suit your lifestyle. In addition, there are a range of lifestyle amenities including a resident’s lounge, fitness centre, co-working […] Read reviews and details of Author, N1C
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
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.
“The Quarters Kilburn is an amazing place to live!” – Farheen, Verified Resident
be:here Hayes is a Build to Rent development comprising 119 one, two and three-bedroom fully-furnished apartments. It is part of the stylish Old Vinyl Factory development, which also includes commercial units such as restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue. The development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport.
“The design is modern with high quality fixtures and fitting, the flats are rented furnished with high end furniture.” – Andrei, Verified Resident
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
Sunday Mills sits in the heart of Earlsfield, West London. Perched along the peaceful River Wandle, it is just a 6 minute walk from Earlsfield station. Sunday Mills offers private studio apartments and stylish shared spaces, including a co-working hub, cinema, a fully-fitted gym and a rooftop terrace with 360º panoramic views of London’s skyline. […] Read reviews and details of Sunday Mills, SW18
For furnished apartments in north London, Vantage Point is an outstanding option. This Build to Rent development by Essential Living includes 118 apartments – studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Features and amenities include a 24-hour onsite team, a roof terrace, games room and exercise room. The development sits above Archway London Underground station, placing it close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
“Had an amazing time in Vantage Point – from the building design, communal areas, helpful and friendly residents team and the perfect location – can’t fault it!” – Fabian, Verified Resident
Bradstowe House is located in the heart of Harrow, just a short walk from Harrow on the Hill train station. Built by Comer Houses and managed by Greystar, the development houses one and two-bedroom apartments. Along with this, it also features a number of penthouses, all of which are available as rental-only. Residents’ at Bradstowe […] Read reviews and details of Bradstowe House, HA1
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
What is build to rent?
Build to rent developments are built with tenants in mind. These almost always offer beautifully furnished apartments, and are also often pet-friendly. Helpful management teams are based in the building itself – our reviewers often mention how great it is to have a concierge and resident team in the building.
As well as providing help with any problems, resident teams also often arrange social events. Most build to rent developments include communal spaces, such as gyms, terraces, co-working spaces and events spaces. HomeViews reviews suggest that these events can make a huge difference in how happy tenants are in their building!
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