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King's College London was founded in 1829 and is one of the oldest and largest universities in the United Kingdom, with around 33,000 students. King's operates five main campuses across central London: Strand in Westminster as the historic flagship, Waterloo in Lambeth, Guy's near London Bridge, St Thomas' opposite the Houses of Parliament and Denmark Hill in Camberwell. As a member of the Russell Group and the elite group of leading research universities, King's is internationally renowned in Health Sciences, Law, Humanities and War Studies, and is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here is the available accommodation in London and the average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in London | +900 | 1,206 € |
| Apartments in London | +1,600 | 5,216 € |
| Studios in London | +500 | 3,140 € |
| Residences in London | 9 | 1,035 € |
These four boroughs sit closest to the Strand and Waterloo campuses and offer a mix of central London living and quick walks across the Thames:
In these four boroughs around King's, Spotahome lists more than +800 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in London.
King's is organised into nine faculties, ranging from Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences to the world-renowned Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care. Notable alumni include Florence Nightingale, Desmond Tutu, Virginia Woolf and twelve Nobel laureates. King's runs 1,500 research projects each year and is part of the Health Partners alliance with Guy's, St Thomas' and King's College Hospital, one of the largest centres for clinical research in Europe.
King's offers exchange opportunities through the Turing Scheme and the King's Global Mobility Programme, with partnerships across more than 90 institutions worldwide. Hundreds of King's students travel abroad each year and a similar number of incoming exchange students join the campus. London adds an unmatched cultural backdrop: walks along the Thames between the Strand and Waterloo campuses, free concerts at the Royal Festival Hall, weekend trips to Brighton or Bath and a thriving theatre scene right outside the door.
The Strand campus is right in the heart of central London:
King's students typically choose the central or southern boroughs to keep commutes between campuses short.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Westminster, Lambeth, Camden and Islington according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 1,163 € - 1,396 € | 170 |
| Studio | 2,204 € - 4,250 € | 89 |
| Whole apartment | 5,060 € - 6,376 € | 612 |
The most popular choice for students is by far a room in London: the average rent stays well below the cost of a studio, and bills are included in the majority of listings.
Start your search at least three months before your move-in date. Demand peaks between June and September for the autumn intake. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere in the world, so you can lock in your room before flying to London.
Every Spotahome listing is verified before publication: photos, descriptions and amenities are reviewed. If the apartment doesn't match the listing on move-in day, report it within the first 24 hours and our team will help with mediation, relocation or alternatives.
The deposit is typically four to six weeks of rent and is held by the landlord. On listings tagged "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds you directly if the landlord doesn't return the deposit within three months of move-out and you've complied with the contract. Deposit-free listings are also available and can be filtered in the search.
No guarantor is needed. You only need a valid ID or passport, proof of student or worker status, and a payment method. Once the landlord accepts the booking, they may request proof of income and a direct debit authorisation to finalise the contract.
The monthly rent on Spotahome always includes rent and any building service charges. Utilities such as electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi are included in many listings.
Read the listing description carefully to see exactly what is covered.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for King's students because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
