How to Find an Apartment in the United Kingdom

City of London Skyline at Dusk

City of London Skyline at Dusk (source: Wikimedia Commons)

The United Kingdom is located in Europe. The official language is English. The largest city is London.

Below is a selection of the best resources for searching for an apartment (they call them flats in the UK) in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom Apartment Search Engines

When I’m looking for an apartment abroad, I normally like to start with the country-specific apartment search engines and portals. Here are the most popular ones.

  • ZooplaZoopla is very popular in the UK. Think of this site as the “Zillow” of the UK.
  • Right Move UK: Right Move UK is a good second spot to check out.
  • Prime Location: Not as popular as the sites above but still worth checking out.

Classifieds and Real Estate Agents

You can often find some hidden gems if you dig through the classifieds and real estate agent listings.

  • Craigslist: Pioneers in the internet classifieds space. These guys have tons of London apartment options that are updated daily. Craigslist is the first place I would check after testing out the UK-specific search engines.
  • Gum Tree: I mentioned GumTree in my South Africa apartment post. This site reigns in the UK, but just beware for any postings that seem like they are from scammers.

General Apartment and Housing Search Engines

If you have already exhausted your options above, check out the general apartment and housing search engines below.

  • Trip Advisor: Trip Advisor is a great destination for vacation rentals. Search around this site to see what you come up with.
  • Vrbo.comA giant in the vacation rental space with properties featured in countries around the world.
  • AirbnbAirbnb has properties displayed for over 185 countries. You can often get some pretty good deals for short term rentals.

Useful Articles and Blog Posts

Check out the useful articles and blog posts below for more information to help you with your apartment search.

  • The Portable WifeGood tips on how to find the perfect apartment to rent in London.

There you have it. The best places for finding an apartment in the United Kingdom. If you are interested in working in this country, be sure to check out my article on how to find a job in the United Kingdom as a foreigner. If you are single and are looking to spice up your dating life, check out my reviews of the best dating sites in the United Kingdom. Enjoy your stay!

Further Reading

  • Worldwide Moving Guide: Everything you need to know in order to plan your move to 65+ countries around the world.

  • Worldwide Apartments Guide: If you are interested in renting an apartment in another country, take a look at my articles on how to find an apartment in various countries around the world.

  • Worldwide Jobs Guide: Be sure to check out my posts on how to find jobs in any country in the world.

  • Worldwide Dating Guide: Also, check out my posts on the best online dating sites in 60+ countries around the world.

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