South West London and the SW postcode area covers a huge part of the City – south of the River Thames and stretching out toward Surrey. South West London offers all renters could want: from urban city living in new-build, high-rise apartments set amongst buzzy neighbourhoods and cosmopolitan, affluent, high-end suburbia with tree-lined, spacious streets, to the countryside feel of green spaces and sports star stadiums. There’s no specific border defining the area of South West London but for the purpose of this look at homes to rent there, we’re considering it to be the SW postcodes; from SW1 around Buckingham Place to SW20 in West Wimbledon.

Flats & Apartments to Rent in South West London

South West London’s rental market is dependent on the neighbourhood you’re looking to live in. Clapham Junction has a thriving LGBTQ+ scene with a number of flats above commercial units to rent. Battersea will soon boast a whole host of converted apartments in the now-disused power station, and Kingston-upon-Thames has a variety of brilliant new-build blocks overlooking the river – all available to rent.

Houses to Rent in South West London

Those looking for a house to rent in South West London are spoilt for choice. Richmond is home to stunning, swanky (and costly!) townhouses. Chelsea is lined with large Victorian, stucco-fronted houses and for a real small-town feel, Wimbledon has a number of detached houses with roomy gardens and plenty of space to roam.

Best Places to Live in South West London

South West London has lots of very distinct residential areas for renters to choose from, all dotted with flats, apartments and houses. The area is well-connected transport wise (the London Underground, National Rail, bus routes and river services), but plenty of small town centres as well for all the facilities and amenities residents could need. If you’re considering renting in SW, take a look at Brixton, Clapham, Chelsea, Earl’s Court, Stockwell, West Brompton, Balham, Battersea, Streatham, Putney and Wimbledon… take your pick!