The Best Cities for Renters Revealed
Alan Boswell Group has identified Sunderland as the UK's most affordable city for renters, while Oxford is the most challenging for tenants.
Rents have increased by nearly £80 a week over the past five years, with over a third of Brits living in rented homes. The study analyzed rents, listing availability, and tenant competition to determine the best cities for renters.
“Don’t be afraid to widen your search to outside of the city centres; areas with great transport links can keep you connected to the city, and oftentimes will save you money.” - Heath Alexander-Bew, Director at Alan Boswell Group
Sunderland emerges as the top city for renters, with a score of 3.77 out of 10.
Author's summary: Sunderland is the UK's most affordable city for renters.
- Sunderland: most affordable city for renters (score: 3.77/10)
- Oxford: most challenging city for tenants