Rooms to Rent in Balham, London
Balham is a settled, leafy neighbourhood in the London Borough of Wandsworth, sitting between Clapham and Tooting in south London. It has a relaxed feel built around Bedford Hill and Hildreth Street Market, with independent cafes, delis and pubs giving the high street its character. The Bedford is a long standing local venue known for comedy and live music, and the area draws a mix of young professionals, sharers and families who want somewhere calmer than Clapham without losing the social side.
Balham sits in travel Zone 3. Balham Underground station is on the Northern line, which runs through Clapham and Stockwell into the West End and the City. The National Rail station shares the same entrance and is served by Southern, with trains to London Victoria and across south London. Two large green spaces, Tooting Common and Clapham Common, are both within walking distance.
Dwelles lists rooms, flatshares and spare rooms across Balham, so you can compare what is available before you commit. Whether you want a quiet double in an established flatshare or a sociable house with new flatmates, browsing live listings is the quickest way to see current rents and availability in the area.
- Travel zone
- Zone 3
- Nearest stations
- Balham (Northern line); Balham National Rail (Southern, to London Victoria)
Room prices in Balham, October 2026
- Typical rent
- £1,040 pcm
- Most rooms
- £900 to £1,200
- Bills included
- 14% of rooms
£40 a month above the London typical of £1,000.
Based on rooms posted on Dwelles in the last 30 days. Updated 19 October 2026.
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