SET Vauxhall is a 140,000 sq ft cultural centre at Camelford House on the Thames, offering over 250 studios for more than 600 artists, alongside a project space, café, bar, and communal areas.
Join the waitlist to be notified of upcoming availability and viewing dates. Please be aware attending a viewing does not guarantee you a space.
Studio sizes, prices and what’s included
As a member of the London Affordable Artist Studio Network (LAASN), SET has always put inclusivity and accessibility at its core.
SET Vauxhall offers some of the most affordable studios in Central London, priced at £1.60 per sqft PCM, all-inclusive with no hidden fees. This covers utilities, cleaning of communal areas, 24/7 access, refuse, and cleaning. For information on maintenance, please see our “Studio Upkeep & Maintenance” section below.
| Studio size | Area (sq ft) | Total price range (PCM)* | Recommended no. of sharers |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-small | <106 | £170 | Up to 2 |
| Small | 106-300 | £170-480 | Up to 4 |
| Medium | 300-500 | £480-800 | Up to 6 |
| Large | 500-900 | £800-1400 | Up to 10 |
*Disclaimer: Price per square footage is fixed, though final studio totals per room may vary fractionally depending on partitions, boarding, or other minor fit-out adjustments.
Studio upkeep and maintenance
In keeping with our DIY roots, our studios are maintained through a collaborative model. While SET manages the building and communal facilities, the day-to-day upkeep and internal maintenance of your individual studio are your responsibility. SET provides support for standard repairs free of charge. However, because we are a charity with limited resources, please be aware that lead times for non-urgent repairs can be significant. This approach is what allows us to keep our rents genuinely affordable and stable for the long term.
Move-in dates
Immediate move-in after the first round of viewings is available, with optional key collection a week after your viewing.
Important information
Before booking a viewing or accepting a studio offer, please review the following information:
- Length of contract: Workspace is guaranteed until 2028 (with minimal exceptions depending on lease terms), moving to a 3-month rolling agreement thereafter. We require a three-month notice period should you choose to exit your workspace.
Who can apply
Anyone can apply. We support a wide range of practices including painters, writers, designers, makers, and performers.
To keep our centres connected to their local communities, we particularly encourage applications from those living or working in Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, and Westminster.
For more information, please see our FAQs.
FAQsFeatures, facilities and membership benefits
- 250+ studios in a mix of sizes across multiple floors
- 24/7 studio access and CCTV with secure fob entry
- Lockers for personal storage
- Project spaces and exhibition areas
- Wi-Fi (added within the first few months)
- A new SET Social Vauxhall: on-site café, bar, and communal areas (as completed)
- Lifetime Associate Membership, giving access to project spaces, workshops, exhibitions, and the wider SET community
Step-by-step guide to studio membership
- Sign up to one of our studio waitlists
- Wait to be contacted when new studios are released
- Have a short chat with a studio manager to answer questions and confirm eligibility – applicable to all non-existing SET studio members
- Attend your viewing and note your top studio preferences
- Secure your studio with a full month’s rent and deposit (if you move in mid-month, this partial month will be applied to a subsequent invoice)
- Collect keys
- Move in
Blended rents for organisations
Alongside affordable studios for artists, SET Vauxhall is also welcoming charities and larger community or arts organisations to take office space in the building.
Around 5,000 sq ft has been set aside for organisations who can contribute a little more, helping to keep studios accessible for those who need them most, while building a diverse, collaborative community across all 14 floors.
Got a question
If you have any questions on studios, costs, security, and membership, please take a few minutes to read our FAQ document.
If you have further questions, please get in touch with our studio team at info@setspace.uk
Address: Camelford House, Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP