Average rents by UK city

Realistic monthly rent ranges for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and more — so you can budget before choosing.

Key points to understand

London vs everywhere else: what the gap really looks like

London vs everywhere else: what the gap really looks like. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Room in a shared house vs studio vs one-bed

Room in a shared house vs studio vs one-bed. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Hidden costs: deposits, references, moving fees

Hidden costs: deposits, references, moving fees. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

• Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
• Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
• Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.