Islington is a very central, desirable and expensive area to live in London. Running from Upper Street to Highbury Fields, it has smaller areas like Barnsbury and Canonbury with classic Victorian style of architecture and there are lots of eclectic shops on the main street and antiques and stalls. Elite types are attracted by this area, which makes islington popular for tech businesses and start-up hubs in recent years, and also makes it among the top 10 most expensive boroughs in London.
Finding apartments in Islington requires time, a bit of good luck, and of course a sufficient budget. A room in Islington costs normally £800 per month. Despite the higher rent, renting an apartment in Islington seems like also popular. If you plan to rent an apartment in this area, even the cheap apartments in Islington cost more than £1200 per month.