Are you looking for somewhere cheap to rent in the?
Here are some of the cheapest places to rent in the UK.
1. Barnsley
Overview
Barnsley is a large town in South Yorkshire. It is close to Manchester and Leeds. Although some parts of the town is deprived, there are lots of good neighbourhoods in Barnsley. Even though the standard of living is not as good as neighbouring Manchester and Leeds, Barnsley still has a lot going for it.
According to an Indeed findings, as reported in the Guardian, in 2021 Barnsley posted the UK’s strongest growth in job opportunities.
| Barnsley | Figures |
|---|---|
| 3 bedroom house to rent (from) | £550 pcm |
| 2 bedroom flat to rent (from) | £450 pcm |
| Single room to rent (from) | £280 pcm |
2. County Durham
Overview
County Durham has picturesque locations and borders a number of counties including Northumberland and North Yorkshire. It is amongst the cheapest places in the UK to rent. However, in a survey by Indeed, it was found to be amongst the hardest place to find work in the UK. However, there is economic regeneration and the area is attracting investments and businesses.
For the rental prices we looked in the DH1 and DH6 areas of Durham, which are the cheapest places to live in Durham. This includes Durham, Shadforth and Gilesgate.
| Country Durham | Figures |
|---|---|
| 3 bedroom house to rent (from) | £650 pcm |
| 2 bedroom flat to rent (from) | £425 pcm |
| Single room to rent (from) | £300 pcm |
3. Aberdeen
Overview
Aberdeen is located in the north east of Scotland. It is situated about 90 miles from Edinburgh. There is also the University of Aberdeen located there, so it is a student city and the third most populated city in Scotland.
Job opportunities in Aberdeen is very competitive. However, the city is thriving due to investments coming into the city. The average salary in Aberdeen is £35K a year, so you could have a good standard of living with that salary. The rent is very cheap compared to some parts of the UK.
| Aberdeen | Figures |
|---|---|
| 3 bedroom house to rent (from) | £600 pcm |
| 2 bedroom flat to rent (from) | £495 pcm |
| Single room to rent (from) | £280 pcm |
4. Lincolnshire
Overview
Lincolnshire is in the East Midlands and has lots of coastal towns. It has picturesque towns and villages. Lincolnshire is the second largest county in England. 75.9% of people in Lincolnshire are working, so there is good opportunity to find a job.
The average salary in Lincolnshire is about £26k, which is low compared to some parts of the country. But, at least the rents are comparatively cheaper.
| Lincolnshire | Figures |
|---|---|
| 3 bedroom house to rent (from) | £595 pcm |
| 2 bedroom flat to rent (from) | £495 pcm |
| Single room to rent (from) | £360 pcm |
5. Liverpool
Overview
Liverpool offers a good deal if you are looking for a place to live. Excellent locations around the city and also a university city so full of talented young people. Liverpool is a fast growing region offering good job opportunities.
With low prices for renting properties, it will give you the opportunities to use less of your monthly income for rent.
| Liverpool | Figures |
|---|---|
| 3 bedroom house to rent (from) | £600 pcm |
| 2 bedroom flat to rent (from) | £500 pcm |
| Single room to rent (from) | £395 pcm |
More places which are cheap to live in with great employment opportunities
Here are some more places, where it’s cheap to live and has good job opportunities:
- Bradford (3 bed house = £795; 2 bed flat = £495; single room = £300)
- Derbyshire (3 bed house = £625; 2 bed flat = £550; single room = £360)
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