If you are a single renter, some cities across the UK are more affordable than others, so it’s worth doing your research before you move. Research from Thomas Sanderson has assessed property prices across the country, along with the cost of utilities, groceries and average salary to determine where single renters will get the most for their money. Listed are the five UK cities which ranked as the cheapest, followed by the five most expensive places to rent.
. London, UK-circa 2013: Estate agent "let by" signs line the road in a suburb of London
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. Aberdeen
Average rent: £617.00. Average salary: £27,440.00. Utilities: £106.43. Groceries: £37.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,526.24 Photo: Shutterstock
. Glasgow
Average rent: £636.00. Average salary: £23,255.84. Utilities: £114.08. Groceries: £32.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,154.91 Photo: Shutterstock
. Sunderland
Average rent: £486.50. Average salary: £20,535.84. Utilities: £131.20. Groceries: £32.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,061.62 Photo: Shutterstock
1. Aberdeen
Average rent: £617.00. Average salary: £27,440.00. Utilities: £106.43. Groceries: £37.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,526.24 Photo: Shutterstock
2. Glasgow
Average rent: £636.00. Average salary: £23,255.84. Utilities: £114.08. Groceries: £32.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,154.91 Photo: Shutterstock
3. Sunderland
Average rent: £486.50. Average salary: £20,535.84. Utilities: £131.20. Groceries: £32.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,061.62 Photo: Shutterstock
4. Middlesborough
Average rent: £507.71. Average salary: £21,215.84. Utilities: £196.28. Groceries: £30.00. Left over funds after bills: £1,033.99 Photo: Shutterstock