Independent university rental guide · Updated 27 October 2026
Renting for London South Bank University: campus and area guide
For LSBU’s Southwark campus, compare Elephant & Castle, Borough and Southwark first. Confirm whether your timetable uses Southwark or Croydon before choosing a home: these need different searches.
Campus and area comparison
| Teaching location | Areas to compare | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark / Borough Road | Elephant & Castle · Borough · Southwark | Compare the building entrance, road crossings and your return route after classes. |
| Croydon | Croydon and routes to your teaching site | Do not assume an apartment near Elephant & Castle is close to this campus. |
Choosing a home for your routine
In Elephant & Castle, compare a studio, a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom home by usable study space, storage and permitted occupancy. For a shared home, both the campus journeys and the application requirements need to work for the household. Ask whether the advertised photographs and furniture reflect the home you will view.
Rent and move-in costs
The homes on this site are whole-home private rentals, with bills excluded. Compare monthly rent, the tenancy deposit, utilities, broadband, travel and Council Tax where applicable. Any separately chosen guarantor service has its own fee. Chase Evans confirms current availability, costs and application requirements.
Read the costs, documents and guarantor guide
Ask for a useful shortlist
Send your actual teaching building, maximum monthly rent for the whole home, move-in date, bedrooms and number of occupants. Ask about a remote video viewing if you are overseas. Keep passports and bank documents out of the initial enquiry.
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