Rental Accommodation in London

As we approach 2010, we’re getting ready for a new influx of people arriving in London for the first time and top of any newcomer’s list is sorting out their rental accommodation in London. This is why Moove2London is pleased to be able to recommend extremely affordable, yet high quality rooms and private studios situated in Willesden Green in North West London.

Depending on your situation, whether you’re arriving by yourself, in a couple or as part of a group, you have the option of staying in a variety of a different accommodation types.

Let’s start by talking about private studio apartments. These can cost as little as £19 per person per night, depending on the length of time that you commit to. The studios are self-contained with power shower, w/c and kitchen. They can sleep up to 3 single beds or a double bed depending on your requirements. The apartments are fully furnished with beds, sofa, table and chairs and TV(!) and fully equipped with everything you could possibly require, including linen. A shared washer/dryer is located in most of  the buildings as well as free wireless internet. A security deposit will be required at the time of booking. Click here for more information, including prices and photos on these private studio apartments.

Next up are private rooms within a shared house. These are available from £18 per person per day. Once again, depending on your circumstances, you can have the option of booking a double, single, twin or triple room. Your room will be fully furnished with beds, linens, drawers and wardrobes. The rest of the house is also amply decked out with plenty of facilities for everyone – 4 showers, 4 toilets, 2/3 equipped kitchens and some even have shared lounges. All bills are included for private rooms, there is free wireless internet and coin-operated laundry facilities. A security deposit will be required at the time of booking. Please click here for more information, including prices and photos on a private room in a shared house.

Finally, if you want to cut costs a little further and meet new people as soon as you arrive, then you might be interested in booking a dorm room within a hostel. The hostel that we recommend was fully refurbished in 2008/09. All the dorm rooms have wooden floors, lockers (you will need to supply your own padlock), memory foam mattresses, TV/DVDs and a fridge. The building offers Sky TV in a communal lounge area, free internet, 4 fully equipped kitchens and a garden. You’ll also receive free tea/coffee throughout the day, free toast and jam for breakfast, fresh linen, free washing powder and free noodles when you check in. The building is manned by a very popular 24 hour caretaker so you can be assured of safety. There are 6 mixed dorm and female-only rooms available. Please click here for more information, including prices and photos on dorm rooms within a hostel.

The area that all of these accommodation types are situated in, is called Willesden Green. The nearest tube station is also called Willesden Green and is on the Jubilee line in transport zone 2. If you’re heading into town, you can be in Central London at Bond Street station within about 15-20 minutes. There are also good bus links making this an incredibly accessible place to live.

These accommodation options are the perfect opportunity to commit to somewhere for a short amount of time (minimum of 7 nights) whilst you get to grips with living in London and start looking for work. If you have any questions, then as usual, please email contact@moove2london.com for further advice.