7 Tiny Flats in London
London - some may call it the greatest city in the world but there is no doubt that it is also one of the most expensive. Its infamous shoebox rooms at absurd prices make it difficult for anyone looking for the perfect flat or even just a decent-sized flat to find what they’re looking for. If you’re thinking about moving to London, here are 7 tiny flats that the city has to offer.
North London studio
If you've always dreamed of having breakfast in bed every morning then this tiny flat will make all your dreams come true, although they might not seem so dreamy now. At £184 per week, this North London studio is only a few metres wide and has the bedroom, living space and kitchen all crammed into one tiny room. It may just about fit a double bed, but you'll have to eat dinner at a glass table squeezed in between the sink and wardrobe. The best thing? You won’t ever have to leave your bed to answer the door, cook dinner, or do your dishes!
According to BuzzFeed, back in 2014 this flat was snapped up within 16 hours of being listed online. With such a price and location, it’s not hard to see why. One social media user titled this picture “London’s housing crisis in one picture”. Would you have lived there?
One-bedroom flat
Located in South West London, this one-bedroom flat went on the market in 2016 for £895 a week. This flat is like a Kinder Egg, its inside is full of surprises. Behind the sliding wardrobe doors, you will find a kitchen kitted out with a mini fridge, microwave, hob and sink. All of that is inside your wardrobe, not quite the Narnia you were hoping. Off to the side of the room you’ve got the narrow bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower. But best of all? Harrods is only across the street so you can pop over to do your weekly shop, although you might have trouble fitting your basic pasta in there.
Harry-Potter approved
Now, this one flat in Clapham, South West London is definitely Harry Potter-approved, and if you’ve ever dreamt of being in the films, this might just be your chance. Listed at £125 per week, this room is literally under the stairs. The room comes with a mattress, light, coat rack, storage boxes and a dash of washing powder in case you fancy a midnight snack. This cosy floor room has been removed from the letting agency.
Shower under the bed
In the heart of West Kensington, this tiny student flat offers "all the essentials" for just £130 a week—if you don’t mind living in a 6-foot-wide shoebox. Climb the ladder to a mattress squeezed near the ceiling, whip up a meal on the hob that practically leans against the sink, and unfold a little dinner table that might double as your desk (and possibly your wardrobe). They’ve somehow even crammed a shower under the bed, but the real mystery is the toilet. Maybe it’s outside, maybe it’s a pop-up, or maybe it’s just...wishful thinking.
Snug
Here’s a "snug" find in North West London, on the market for just £162 a week. This little studio is a 3-in-1 wonder, where you can roll out of bed and be right by the oven cooking – perfect for a quick breakfast in bed every day! Reddit users pointed out that it’s so close, you might even feel the oven’s warmth under the covers. And hey, that’s a bit of savings on the heating bill, right?
No toilet?
If you thought the examples from the past 10 years are bad, and there’s no way landlords are still getting away with renting such properties, here’s an example currently on the market as of October 2024. This studio flat in East Sheen is available now for only £250 a week or £1000 a month, all bills included. I wonder if you can open that bottom cupboard cabinet fully or you have to move the bed out of the way every time? In all fairness, let’s give credit where it’s due. Compared to all the previous tiny flats we’ve seen, this one has a washing machine and a decent wardrobe. Or is it a wardrobe? I can see the “walk-in shower” but I cannot find the toilet. Can you?
'Luxury studio'
This “stunning luxury studio” in Notting Hill is also a bills saver since you can warm up your toes by the oven, and I can already tell you nobody will use that table and chairs set, since you can simply sit on your cozy bed and reach to your food on the kitchen counter. This fancy toe warmer although modern, is once again, missing a toilet. And for a whooping price of £753 a week you would think you would at least be able to enjoy some private toilet time. Nevermind, not in London apparently!
All jokes aside, although outrageous, this is not a representation of the overall accommodation situation in London. If you’re looking for rent and you’re feeling a little disheartened right now, seeing our accommodation options might just make your day. Head over to our website and start searching right away, it’s free and you can instantly book some properties as well, T&Cs apply. If you’re unsure which type of accommodation to even look for, here’s our handy guide. Happy house hunting!
