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Top neighborhoods in London

Where tenants are actively looking. Median monthly rent per property type.

#NeighborhoodRoomStudioApartment
01Brent€1,315€1,805€5,983
02Kensington and Chelsea€1,850€4,962€7,057
03Westminster€1,768€4,703€8,183
04Lambeth€1,349€3,297€6,465
05Wandsworth€1,337€5,288€6,572
06Camden€1,764€4,548€7,377
07Hackney€1,378€3,602€6,464
08Islington€1,486€5,446€6,594
09Ealing€1,250€2,170€6,567
10Haringey€1,090€2,610€5,245
11Barnet€1,344€2,324€4,664
12Croydon€1,144€3,084€5,981
13Barking and Dagenham€1,382€1,282€5,934
14Havering€939€2,103
15Redbridge€958€5,248
16Waltham Forest€1,369€2,312€5,498
17City of London€5,837€7,139
18Bexley€1,562€1,378€5,299
19Bromley€1,460€2,867
20Kingston upon Thames€975€3,121€8,116

London market analysis

Average monthly rents (October 2025 – March 2026) and availability forecast (May – October 2026) on Spotahome

€2,100/moAverage rent
+2.4%6-month trend
July 2026Best time to list (30% availability)
Apartment€3,000/mo+0.2%
Studio€1,800/mo+0.5%
Room€950/mo+0.1%
Residence€1,200/mo0%

As of March 2026, the average monthly rent in London on Spotahome is €2,100. Over the past six months (October 2025 – March 2026), prices have increased by 2.4%, reflecting growing demand in the city. Apartments average €3,000/mo, while rooms start from €950/mo — making London one of the more competitive mid-term rental markets in Europe. The best time to list a property in London is July 2026, when availability peaks at 30% and tenant demand is highest. Landlords who list during this window typically see faster bookings and can command higher monthly rents. These figures are based on actual listing prices and booking volumes across the Spotahome platform.

Source: Spotahome platform data. Prices: October 2025 – March 2026. Availability forecast: May – October 2026. Updated quarterly.

Who rents in London?

Real tenant data from Spotahome booking requests, October 2025 – March 2026

Age

18-2440.12%
25-4045.58%
41+14.31%

Occupation

Students48.85%
Professionals51.15%

International mix

85%international
Internationals
84.7%
Nationals
15%

Top origins

United Kingdom27.29%
France18.58%
Italy12.68%
Germany6.05%

Based on Spotahome booking requests between October 2025 and March 2026, the typical tenant in London is most commonly aged 25-40 (45.58%), and 51% are working professionals. The largest share of tenants come from United Kingdom (27.29%), followed by France (18.58%), Italy (12.68%), and Germany (6.05%). This international mix reflects London's appeal as a destination for mid-term rentals across Europe and beyond. For landlords, this means your property in London is likely to attract a diverse, international pool of tenants — many of whom book months in advance and stay for an average of 5 months. Understanding who your tenants are helps you tailor your listing, set the right price, and reduce vacancy time.

Source: Spotahome Rent Index, based on booking request data from October 2025 to March 2026. Updated quarterly.

Note: "Top origins" and "International mix" are computed from different cohorts and time windows, so the totals can differ slightly.

What tenants search for in London

Property type demand based on booking requests, October 2025 – March 2026

Rooms46.06%
Apartments31.53%
Studios21.36%
Residences1.05%

Between October 2025 and March 2026, room was the most in-demand property type in London, accounting for 46.06% of all booking requests on Spotahome. apartment followed at 31.53%, with studio at 21.36%. This clear preference means landlords listing room in London can expect the highest tenant interest and significantly faster bookings. If you own an apartment or studio, there is still solid demand — but pricing competitively and highlighting key amenities will help your property stand out. Spotahome recommends matching your listing type to local demand patterns to minimise vacancy and maximise monthly income.

Source: Spotahome booking request data, October 2025 – March 2026. Updated quarterly.

How long tenants stay in London

Real booking durations on Spotahome. Most tenants land in the mid-term sweet spot — predictable rent, no 12-month lock-in.

London
11.5%
38.2%
28.3%
9.4%
<1 month
1–3 months
3–5 months
5–7 months
7–9 months
9–12 months
12+ months

In London, 37.7% of tenants book between 3 and 7 months — predictable rent without locking into a year-long contract.

Source: Spotahome booking requests, 2025.

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