Mar 27, 2012
— read in fullAverage rents around the UK
Rent varies enormously depending on where in the UK you live, so if you rely on average rent figures for the whole country you could be in for a shock. Get more detail with this simple guide.
- Scotland
- North West
- North East
- East Midlands
- West Midlands
- East Anglia
- Wales
- London
- South East
- South West
Scotland
Average rent in university halls is £86 per week.
In cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, the cost of privately rented accommodation varies a lot depending on the area you choose. If you live in the city centre, it is more expensive. Rent can range from around £60 - £90 per week.
North West
Average rent in university halls is £72 per week.
In big cities like Liverpool and Manchester, rent can range from £30 to £70. In typical student areas, it is about £55 per week.
North East
Average rent in university halls is £82 per week.
Rent in cities can vary depending on which area you are living. In Newcastle, rent ranges from around £45 - £70 per week.
East Midlands
Average rent in university halls is £81 per week.
Rent varies a lot, but in cities like Nottingham or Sheffield you will pay between £50–70 per week. It can be more expensive if you live near the city centre.
West Midlands
Average rent in university halls is £73 per week.
In a city like Birmingham, rent can vary a lot. In the city centre you may pay up to £90 per week, but in student areas it is around £58 per week.
East Anglia
Average rent in university halls is £78 per week.
Average rent will be higher in cities like Cambridge than in smaller towns or rural areas.
Wales
Average rent in university halls is £67 per week.
Rent of private housing will vary depending on what area you choose.
London
Average rent in university halls cost is £100 per week.
Rent varies enormously in London, depending on what area you choose. Your rent could be cheaper (around £65–80 per week) if you live further away from central London (in tube zones 2–3). However, this will mean you will have higher travel costs. Rent for housing nearer to the centre of London will be higher.
South East
Average rent in university halls is £86 per week.
If you live in the centre of cities like Brighton or Oxford, the rent will probably be higher (£70–90 per week). It will be cheaper in further away from city centres.
South West
Average rent in university halls is £86 per week.
Rent will be higher if you live centrally in the major cites. In Bristol, the rent in typical student areas is around £75 per week. In Bournemouth, rent is around £65–80 per week.
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