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Long-term apartment rentals in London
Compare 12 sites for London, United Kingdom: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
Renting a flat in London
London has one of the deepest apartment markets in the world, from serviced studios in the City to family flats in leafy zones 2 and 3. The Underground and Overground make almost anywhere inside zone 3 workable, so it often pays to look a few stops out from the centre for more space at the same price.
Areas to look at
- Shoreditch and Hoxton: warehouse conversions, bars and quick links to the City
- South Kensington and Chelsea: museums, quiet garden squares and classic mansion blocks
- Camden and King's Cross: well connected for Eurostar and the north, lively markets
- Greenwich: riverside and calmer, with the DLR and Elizabeth line nearby
Local rules
In Greater London, a whole home can be let for short stays for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. Longer stays are usually let as monthly furnished rentals.
- Homes in London may be let short-term for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission; exceeding 90 nights in total requires planning permission for change of use. (source, 2026)
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Zoopla
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OpenRent
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SpareRoom
Offer from HousingAnywhere · you'll book on their site
HousingAnywhere
Furnished apartments and rooms for a month or more, popular with students, interns and people relocating.
- Tenant Protection is built into every rental, covering you from booking to move-in. source
Booked and paid on HousingAnywhere: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. HousingAnywhere's terms
Offer from Spotahome · you'll book on their site
Spotahome
Mid- and long-term furnished flats you can book online, many with video tours and floor plans.
Booked and paid on Spotahome: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Spotahome's terms
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Trip.com · you'll book on their site
Trip.com
Wide inventory in Asia and major global cities, including apartments and aparthotels, with 24/7 support.
- Trip.com publishes a customer service guarantee with 24/7 support. source
Booked and paid on Trip.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Trip.com's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
London apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in London?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com and Airbnb. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere and Spotahome. Local portals people in United Kingdom use include Rightmove, Zoopla, OpenRent and SpareRoom.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in London for a month or more?
Yes. HousingAnywhere and Spotahome specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in London.
Are short-term rentals regulated in London?
In Greater London, a whole home can be let for short stays for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. Longer stays are usually let as monthly furnished rentals.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
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More about renting in United Kingdom: United Kingdom rental guide.