What I Rent: I pay £1,750pcm for my northwest London two-bed flat

Apr 24, 2026 Europe News views: 111

This week,we’re in North West London chatting to Michelle (Picture: Metro/Jed Bradley)

Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series exploring what renting is like in the UK and further afield.

When Michelle first moved into her new flat,it had a rather uninspiring colour scheme of white,grey and beige.

So,the mum-of-one decided to spruce up the place: injecting colour,adding stick-on-tiles and jazzy wallpaper.

Eight years on and while her rent has increased since she first signed on the dotted line,she can’t imagine living anywhere else.

Here’s what Michelle had to say about her renting journey…

Michelle shares the space with her daughter,Annabel (Picture: Metro/Jed Bradley)

Tell us about yourself!

I’m Michelle,and I live in Mill Hill East,northwest London,with my 14-year-old daughter,Annabel.

I’ve always been drawn to interiors,but it’s only in recent years that I’ve really honed my skills,and committed to growing my Instagram page,The Corner Flat LDN.

Day to day,life is a mix of home,work,and constantly thinking about the next little project.

What kind of property do you rent and how long have you been there? 

I rent a two-bedroom,first-floor flat,and I’ve been living here for nearly eight years.

She’s developed an obsession with disco tiles (Picture: Metro/Jed Bradley)

No immediate plans — I’m really happy where I am for now. Maybe in the future,once my daughter has flown the nest,I’d consider a move out of London. Buying is something I’d consider one day as well.