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The London School of Economics and Political Science was founded in 1895 by members of the Fabian Society and is one of the world's most prestigious specialist universities for the social sciences. Today around 13,000 students study at LSE, with the main campus on Houghton Street in Holborn, between Westminster and the City of London, just minutes from the Royal Courts of Justice and Covent Garden. As a member of the Russell Group and consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world, LSE leads global research in Economics, Politics, International Relations, Law and Anthropology, with 19 Nobel laureates among its alumni and former staff.
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 Houghton Street campus and offer the widest selection of housing for LSE students:
In these four boroughs around LSE, Spotahome lists more than +750 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in London.
LSE is divided into 25 academic departments and runs over 100 master programmes, of which a large share are taught entirely in English to a highly international student body, with around 70 % of students coming from outside the UK. The school has produced more billionaires per capita than any other European institution and counts among its alumni 13 heads of state, 36 current parliamentarians and economists such as Mervyn King, Friedrich Hayek and George Soros.
LSE supports international mobility through the Turing Scheme and bilateral exchange agreements with universities such as Sciences Po, NYU, Columbia, Singapore Management University and Hong Kong University. Each year hundreds of LSE students study abroad and a similar number of incoming students join the campus. London adds an unmatched cultural backdrop: free entry to the British Museum and Tate Modern, lectures by global leaders at LSE Events, weekend trips to Cambridge and a thriving theatre scene around Covent Garden.
The Houghton Street campus is right in the centre of London and easy to reach from anywhere:
LSE students typically live in the central or financial-east boroughs to keep commutes short.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Westminster, Camden, Islington and City of London according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 1,327 € - 1,396 € | 90 |
| Studio | 3,847 € - 5,315 € | 88 |
| Whole apartment | 5,060 € - 6,376 € | 585 |
The most popular choice for LSE students is by far a room in London: renting a room keeps housing costs manageable, and bills are included in the majority of listings.
Start your search at least three months before your move-in date. LSE attracts thousands of postgraduate students every September, so demand peaks between June and August. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, so you can secure 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 met the contract terms. 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 LSE students because it offers:
At Spotahome we have been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
