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.
Way of Life’s The Sessile takes top spot for studio apartments in London. 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. Furthermore, a Private dining room and a 24/7 concierge are also available.
A new and very popular development sits in second 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.
London’s third-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.
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
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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
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
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
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In eighth, 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.
In ninth 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.
Coda is a new development of apartments by Avanton. The development is situated next to the Thames in Battersea and is home to the Royal Academy of Dance. Read reviews and details of Coda, SW11
A Barratt Homes development, Homesgate Place comprises of 183 residential dwellings with a range of one and two-bedroom apartments and studios alongside a mix of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom houses. The development is a 7-minute walk away from Barra Hall Park and a 19-minute walk away from Hayes & Harlington station. Read reviews and details of Homesgate Place, UB3
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
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
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
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Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a rooftop BBQ terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground […] Read reviews and details of Vantage Point, N19
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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
Taking centre stage in Greenford Quay’s landscaped community, its Northern Californian inspired interiors offer simple and informal living spaces to satisfy any mood. Amenities include laid-back workspaces, a residents’ lounge, sunrise gym, music and podcast studio, games and screening rooms, and a demonstration dining space. Read reviews and details of The Glassworks, UB6
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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
Sitting in 20th 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.
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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