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University of Roehampton traces its roots back to 1841 and was officially established as a university in 2004 through the merger of four colleges with strong religious and educational heritage. Today around 13,000 students study at Roehampton, on a single 54-acre parkland campus on Roehampton Lane in the borough of Wandsworth, south-west London. The university brings together four colleges: Whitelands, Digby Stuart, Froebel and Southlands, each with its own community feel. Roehampton is best known for its programmes in Education, Psychology, Dance, Business and Health Sciences, and ranks among the most beautiful campuses in London thanks to its lakes, woodland and Georgian buildings.
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 parkland campus on Roehampton Lane and offer the best balance of student lifestyle and quick commutes to the university:
In these four boroughs around Roehampton, Spotahome lists more than +350 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in London.
Roehampton is structured around four faculties: Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology and Health and Life Sciences, and Roehampton Business School. The university is internationally known for its dance and choreography programmes through the world-class Drama, Theatre and Performance department, and runs research centres in attachment, animal welfare and consumer psychology. With its parkland campus, lake and Sir Norman Foster-designed library, Roehampton offers one of the most relaxed student experiences in London.
Roehampton offers exchange opportunities through the Turing Scheme and bilateral exchange agreements with universities across Europe, North America and Asia. Each year hundreds of Roehampton students travel abroad and a similar number of incoming students join the campus. South-west London adds a unique experience: walks across Richmond Park, weekend rowing on the Thames, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in summer, and quick rides into central London for theatre and museums.
The Roehampton Lane campus is well connected with central London by Tube and Overground:
Roehampton students typically choose the south-west boroughs to keep commutes short and benefit from the area's parks and rivers.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Lambeth according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 949 € - 1,299 € | 213 |
| Studio | 2,204 € - 5,129 € | 20 |
| Whole apartment | 4,313 € - 6,001 € | 158 |
The most popular choice for Roehampton students is by far a room in London: the average price 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. London accommodation is highly competitive, with peaks between June and September. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, so you can finalise 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 Roehampton students because it offers:
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