The south London district of Lambeth, sitting in the London Borough of Lambeth, is an increasingly liberal and diverse neighbourhood that’s home to 330,000 residents. The area covers the neighbourhoods of Streatham, Stockwell, Dulwich, (some of) Vauxhall, Clapham and Brixton Hill. Those looking to rent in Lambeth will be able to choose from a great selection of types, shapes and sizes of rental homes spanning different postcodes, price ranges and plots. Lambeth dates back to 1062 and its name can be roughly translated as ‘the landing place of lambs’. You’re unlikely to see many farm animals here now, but you are likely to find some brilliant welcoming communities.

Flats & Apartments for Rent in Lambeth

The flats for rent in Lambeth are mostly new builds in high-rise blocks overlooking the river. Whilst the area itself isn’t known for being particularly pricey, you may find that several of the apartment blocks here are classed as ‘luxury living’. This means there are options available to rent apartments in blocks with concierges, gyms, and in-house amenities.

Houses for Rent in Lambeth

Most of the houses available for rent in SE1 are pre-World War II terraces or Georgian townhouses – and you won’t find period homes here, because the aforementioned World War took care of most of those (this is central London, after all!). There are some beautiful rented homes tucked away around the garden squares of Lambeth, so don’t be afraid to venture a little further into the residential streets to find a true gem.

Living in Lambeth, London

Lambeth is considered an extremely liberal area and registered the highest percentage of ‘remain’ votes in the UK (excluding Guernsey). Those interested in local politics will enjoy the scene here and find plenty to do amongst both the major and minor parties in the district. The north of Lambeth is only a mile south of Charing Cross, but it’s well connected with the rest of the city, too. Lambeth North, Waterloo and Southwark are all served by the London Underground, and the streets are crowded with private cars, Ubers and Santander Cycles, so there’s something for all to get around.