Renting in London: The best areas for great connectivity

Striking a balance between renting a home you can afford and living in a location that makes your commute easy can be challenging in London. But there’s a scheme that can help with living in London on a budget: London Living Rent. Designed for households with a maximum income of £67,000, homes under this scheme are offered with lower rents to help you save a deposit to buy a home through Shared Ownership or outright purchase.

With homes available through this scheme and convenient transport links, these neighbourhoods are some of the best places to rent in London.

Barking

For affordable renting in London, specifically the East End, check out Barking Riverside from L&Q in the Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The closest station, Barking Riverside, is a new terminal served by the London Overground on the Gospel Oak to Barking line. The area also benefits from a 24-hour direct bus service to Barking town centre and Barking station, where you can connect to more locations via the District and Hammersmith & City lines. Dagenham Dock is the nearest railway station. Operated by c2c, it provides regular commuter trains to London Fenchurch Street – ideal if you work in the City.

Croydon

Searching for a place to rent in South London? Consider a London Living Rent home in Croydon. L&Q at Queen’s Quarter is a brand-new collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments available exclusively through the scheme. The development is well-connected too, with East Croydon station providing rail connections to London Bridge and Victoria in approximately 15 minutes. West Croydon and South Croydon stations are also nearby. Additionally, buses and trams will keep you connected in Croydon and surrounding areas in South London.

At Share to Buy, we make your choice easier with a selection of new-build homes across England, available through alternative homeownership schemes such as Shared Ownership. Get your home-buying journey underway using our property portal.