A guide to living in East London

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2.1%

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Alma, E1

By Native Communities

4.86

(21 reviews)

Living at Alma allows residents to access a range of amenities and personal services. As well as personalised service, residents can enjoy exclusive invitations to private viewings, curated events and experiences developed in partnership with local creatives and independents.

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Ranked 1st out of 179 in East London

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Fortunes Dock, E16

By Grainger

4.79

(12 reviews)

Located minutes from Canning Town station with easy access to central London and Canary Wharf, Fortunes Dock offers beautiful open-plan apartments with excellent storage. Situated next to eateries, bars, coffee shops, and a Morrisons supermarket, Fortunes Dock is our second development in Hallsville Quarter - a new town centre regeneration transforming the area into a vibrant place to live. We have a selection of 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.

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Ranked 2nd out of 179 in East London

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Sailmakers, E14

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.73

(269 reviews)

£2,595-£4,150 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Greystar's Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy of nearby South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf's DLR and Underground services. Residents enjoy fast and frequent connections to the likes of Bank and Monument.

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Ranked 3rd out of 179 in East London

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Dressage Court, E2

By Essential Living

Award winner 2024

4.72

(203 reviews)

£2,500-£4,500 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.

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Ranked 4th out of 179 in East London

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Riverstone Heights, E3

By Way of Life

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4.67

(161 reviews)

Riverstone Heights is located on the banks of the River Lea. With a rooftop terrace mid-barbecue, a private lounge and dining room, Way of Life's newest residence is an elegant home in the heart of east London. Alongside thoughtfully designed apartments, the building’s first floor is dedicated to co-working; with meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen for residents. Residents can take meetings, or find a quiet corner to catch-up on their to-do list. Superfast WIFI and our onsite resident hosts are also included.

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Ranked 5th out of 179 in East London

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FC (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Great Management & stay

FC (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Safe area, a lot of restaurants and bar around, shopping mall in Canary Wharf Traffic from the DLR is a little bit loud

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They always responded quickly and were happy to help.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That it takes longer than I thought to go to the city. That people pay extremely differently for the same studios per month

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Jess P (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Nice facilities but very expensive

Jess P (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very close to two DLR stations but that sometimes means you can hear the trains outside the window at all hours. Also really close to a Tesco Express and Co-Op, and round the corner from Asda.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes problems got fixed quickly, you can easily report issues to maintenance and they’ll come within a few hours.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I’d known just how small the flat was and that the unusual layout means storage space is limited e.g under the bed

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KP (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Exceedingly Satisfied

KP (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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One of the best places // locations // neighborhoods I've ever lived in. Superlative transit connectedness. Abundant, convient access to grab + go (food) shops. Quiet, clean, safe-feeling neighborhood.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

This is effectively the ONLY minor inconvience I've experienced -- the *process* for handling a concern of mine was indirect, delayed, and tied up within a chain of individuals. 99 times out of 100, however, they are EXCELLENT at immediately, meaningfully, and effectively resolving (ANY) concerns that arise.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Not that this (negatively) impacts my experience -- in any way; NOT that I feel remiss to have not known this going in; the ONLY thing that was important to accept // internalize // work-with // etc is the *dual operational nature* of the property (i.e. the split between residencies and short-term accomodations). This comes with pros and cons. Overall, for myself, I find it to be a boon.

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Kesh (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great living experience with its quirks

Kesh (Tenant)

Verified Resident

ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I really like living at the ARK for the convenience of having Canary Wharf and Canada square so close for shopping. The area and people in the building management are wonderful. However there are times especially on weekends where weekend guests make a noise from a weekend party or whatever.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

When business commenced in the new year, the maintenance issues were attended to within the week

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That ventilation is an issue on the upper floors especially the 15th

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Ryan (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Co-living done right.

Ryan (Tenant)

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ARK Canary Wharf, E14

Jan 2026

Ark is more than just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Coming to the area knowing no one and starting fresh was daunting at first but within a few months I had made more friends than I could count thanks to our incredibly well organised events. Our rooftop pool and hot tub are on a different level while also having a rooftop area to just relax in is a massive bonus. We have a great attentive management team that has to juggle with the building also operating as a hotel (which is undoubtedly a negative for the building) but they manage to balance this well considering the difficulty of handling ever changing short stay guests. The buildings design is well thought out and although the rooms are small, they are very practical. The shared spaces are a massive positive, each providing an escape from your room while also allowing you to create new connections day to day. I have loved my time in Ark and although my time is soon coming to an end, I know when I return to London, Ark Canary Wharf will be my go to.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living a short walk from Canary Wharf with easy access to the DLR makes for a very easy commute to work and the airport when travelling. Great access to some of the better restaurants and bars in London, while also being in one of the safest areas in the city. Parking is readily available (for a fee) but the DLR can be noisy - this will be rectified when the new trains go into service (soon…) Traffic noise is none existent and the area is generally well kept.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Attentively and with pace - issues are resolved fairly fast

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The short stay situation. The building is definitely held back from its potential with guests who don’t treat the building as a home - thus not looking after the place.

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