{"id":12325,"date":"2026-06-26T14:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/?page_id=12325"},"modified":"2026-06-26T16:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:40:27","slug":"cheapest-places-to-rent-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/renter\/finding-property-to-rent\/cheapest-places-to-rent-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest places to rent in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-section c-section--primary-lighter my-4\" id=\"\">\n    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">\n        In summary    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"c-section__content\">\n        <ul>\n<li>The cheapest city for renting a home in the UK is Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, with an average rent of \u00a3802 per month.<\/li>\n<li>The cheapest area for renting a home is Grimsby, Lincolnshire, with an average rent of \u00a3673 per month.<\/li>\n<li>Of all the cheapest locations, Burnley (+65%) and Bradford (+54%) showed the biggest increase in rental prices over the past five years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re choosing where to live, work or study, understanding where rents are lowest can help shape your decisions. While affordability is just one factor, it remains a key consideration for many renters, especially those looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/guides\/financing\/sorting-finances\/\">save up for a deposit<\/a> on their first home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern England, Scotland and parts of Wales continue to dominate when it comes to the lowest rental prices. These regions often balance lower demand with strong supply, helping to keep rental costs below the national average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the latest figures from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/news\/rental-price-tracker\">Rightmove Rental Price Tracker<\/a>, we take a closer look at the 10 cheapest cities and areas to rent in the UK, based on average monthly rents in May. We also compare current rents with prices in May 2021 to see how prices in these locations have changed over the past five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cheapest-cities-to-rent-in-the-uk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheapest cities to rent in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-hull-east-riding-of-yorkshire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3802<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-carlisle-cumbria\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Carlisle, Cumbria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3843<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-sunderland-tyne-and-wear\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sunderland, Tyne and Wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3872<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-stoke-on-trent-staffordshire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3874<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-doncaster-south-yorkshire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/doncaster\/\">Doncaster<\/a>, South Yorkshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3903<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-bradford-west-yorkshire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Bradford, West Yorkshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3912<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-dundee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Dundee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3927<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-swansea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Swansea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3979<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-lancaster-lancashire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Lancaster, Lancashire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a3986<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-aberdeen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/aberdeen\/\">Aberdeen<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent: \u00a31,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the UK\u2019s most affordable cities, average monthly rents are almost all under the \u00a31,000 threshold. Hull tops the list with the lowest average rent (\u00a3802), followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/carlisle\/\">Carlisle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/sunderland\/\">Sunderland<\/a>, both of which also come in under \u00a3900 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remainder of the list illustrates the north\/south rental price divide, with most of the locations being located in the north of England or in Scotland. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/swansea\/\">Swansea<\/a> and Stoke-on-Trent are the only locations outside the north of England or Scotland that make the list of the UK&#8217;s ten cheapest cities for renting a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparing the cheapest city on this list with the most expensive city outside London, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/st-albans\/\">St Albans<\/a>, we see a rental price difference of \u00a31,606. This makes renting in St Albans almost three times as expensive as in Hull. Looking at the ten most expensive places to rent in the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/areas\/edinburgh\/\">Edinburgh<\/a> was the only location outside the south of England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford was the cheapest city that has seen the biggest increases in rental prices over the past five years, with a considerable 54% increase in rents. Bradford rents have levelled off since 2024, but limited local supply and overspill from pricier neighbours like Leeds helped to generate a 43% jump in average rents between May 2021 and May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cities<\/th><th>&nbsp;Average monthly rental payment May 2026&nbsp;<\/th><th>&nbsp;Average monthly rental payment May 2021&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5 year % change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1. Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire<\/td><td>&nbsp;\u00a3802<\/td><td>\u00a3576<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">39%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2. Carlisle, Cumbria<\/td><td>\u00a3843<\/td><td>\u00a3552<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3. Sunderland, Tyne And Wear<\/td><td>\u00a3872<\/td><td>\u00a3608<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">43%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4. Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire<\/td><td>\u00a3874<\/td><td>\u00a3622<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">41%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5. Doncaster, South Yorkshire<\/td><td>\u00a3903<\/td><td>\u00a3665<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">36%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6. Bradford, West Yorkshire<\/td><td>\u00a3912<\/td><td>\u00a3594<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7. Dundee<\/td><td>\u00a3927<\/td><td>\u00a3678<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8. Swansea, Wales<\/td><td>\u00a3979<\/td><td>\u00a3788<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">24%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9. Lancaster, Lancashire<\/td><td>\u00a3986<\/td><td>\u00a3776<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">27%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10. Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire<\/td><td>\u00a31,000<\/td><td>\u00a3795<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">26%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/property-to-rent.html\"\n   target=\"\"\n   class=\"my-5 c-calculator-module c-calculator-module--slim c-calculator-module--layout-1 c-calculator-module--light c-calculator-module--no-content\" \n   data-module-admin-id=\"020745236978bc02936a181f3708d007\">\n    <div class=\"c-calculator-module__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rent-150x150-1.png)\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-calculator-module__body c-wp c-wp--flush\">\n        <h2 class=\"c-calculator-module__title\">\n            <span class=\"c-calculator-module__title__icon\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rent-150x150-1.png);\"><\/span><span>Search homes to rent<\/span>        <\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"c-calculator-module__footer \">\n                        <div class=\"c-calculator-module__footer__item c-calculator-module__footer__item--cta\">\n                <div class=\"c-calculator-module__cta\">\n                    <svg class=\"c-icon c-icon--arrow-line-right\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-line-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cheapest-areas-to-rent-in-the-uk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheapest areas to rent in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-grimsby-lincolnshire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Grimsby, Lincolnshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3673<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-hartlepool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Hartlepool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3676<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-south-shields-tyne-and-wear\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. South Shields, Tyne and Wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3745<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-stockton-on-tees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stockton-on-Tees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3760<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-blackpool-lancashire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Blackpool, Lancashire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3786<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-hanley-stoke-on-trent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3798<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-darlington\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Darlington<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3828<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-middlesbrough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Middlesbrough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3832<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-burnley-lancashire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Burnley, Lancashire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3842<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-worksop-nottinghamshire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Worksop, Nottinghamshire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avg. rent in May: \u00a3864<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking beyond cities, the cheapest areas to rent in the UK show even lower average monthly costs. Over half the list comes in at under \u00a3800 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of these locations are found in the North East and North West, regions that consistently feature among the most affordable for renters. Grimsby and Hartlepool top the list with average rents below \u00a3680 in May, while even number ten on the list, Worksop in Nottinghamshire, averages less than \u00a3900 per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year-on-year price changes are mixed across these areas. Burnley in Lancashire has seen a significant 65% increase in rents over the past five years, climbing from an average of just \u00a3510 per month in May 2021 to \u00a3842 in 2026. The cheapest area, Grimsby, also saw the lowest price increase of 23% since 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even where rents are rising, they remain comparatively low when set against many other parts of the UK. This makes these areas attractive for renters seeking value, particularly those who have flexibility in where they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Areas<\/th><th>&nbsp;Average monthly rental payment May 2026&nbsp;<\/th><th>&nbsp;Average monthly rental payment May 2021&nbsp;<\/th><th>5 year % change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1. Grimsby, Lincolnshire<\/td><td>673<\/td><td>548<\/td><td>23%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Hartlepool<\/td><td>676<\/td><td>534<\/td><td>27%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. South Shields, Tyne And Wear<\/td><td>745<\/td><td>546<\/td><td>36%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4. Stockton-On-Tees, Durham<\/td><td>760<\/td><td>568<\/td><td>34%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5. Blackpool, Lancashire<\/td><td>786<\/td><td>615<\/td><td>28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6. Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire<\/td><td>798<\/td><td>549<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7. Darlington, County Durham<\/td><td>828<\/td><td>604<\/td><td>37%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire<\/td><td>832<\/td><td>558<\/td><td>49%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Burnley, Lancashire<\/td><td>842<\/td><td>510<\/td><td>65%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Worksop, Nottinghamshire<\/td><td>864<\/td><td>641<\/td><td>35%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-happening-in-the-rental-market-at-the-moment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s happening in the rental market at the moment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the number of people looking to rent has outstripped the availability of homes, driving rents to record levels. However, the pace of rental price increases has slowed since 2022, when we saw it increase by 12% on average, and rents haven&#8217;t seen significant growth since 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of\u00a0available homes\u00a0to rent in the first quarter of 2026 was 3% higher than a year ago,\u00a0with supply at\u00a0its highest level for this time of year since 2021. While this shows some improvement in the number of available homes for renters compared with recent years, overall supply\u00a0remains\u00a0below\u00a0longer\u2011term\u00a0norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at competition for rental homes in the UK, data for the first quarter of 2026 showed that the average rental home received 8 enquiries, down from 11 for the same period in 2025, and 29 at the 2022 peak. However, it is currently still higher than we saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the rental market in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/news\/rental-price-tracker\">Rental Market Tracker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"c-faqs\" id=\"\">\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-rent-in-the-uk\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Where is the cheapest place to rent in the UK?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p>Based on the latest Rightmove House Price Index data, Grimsby and Hartlepool currently rank among the cheapest places to rent, with average monthly rents below \u00a3700.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"which-uk-cities-have-the-lowest-rent\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Which UK cities have the lowest rent?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p>Hull, Carlisle and Sunderland are among the cheapest cities for renters, all offering average monthly rents under \u00a3900.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"are-rents-going-up-or-down-in-the-uk\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Are rents going up or down in the UK?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p>Rental trends vary by location, but rents have mostly leveled off in the past year. Some areas have seen year-on-year increases, while others have experienced small decreases, showing a mixed national picture.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"why-is-rent-cheaper-in-northern-england\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Why is rent cheaper in northern England?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p>Lower rental prices are often linked to differences in demand, supply and affordability compared with more expensive regions, particularly in the south of England.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"should-i-move-to-a-cheaper-area-to-save-money-on-rent\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Should I move to a cheaper area to save money on rent?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p>Moving to a more affordable area can reduce monthly costs, but it\u2019s important to balance rent savings with factors such as job opportunities, transport links and lifestyle preferences.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of buying? Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/guides\/first-time-buyers\/10-cheapest-cities-and-areas-to-buy-houses-in-the-uk\/\">UK&#8217;s cheapest places to buy<\/a> a typical first-time buyer home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re choosing where to live, work or study, understanding where rents are lowest can help shape your decisions. While affordability is just one factor, it remains a key consideration for many renters, especially those looking to save up for a deposit on their first home. 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