10 cheapest cities to flatshare in the UK

by Harriet Adam

Average monthly room rents correct as of November 2022

With prices varying across the country, it can be tough to keep on top of the ever-changing rents in the UK!

So, we've put together a handy guide to the 10 cheapest areas to flatshare in the UK, if you're looking to move to a different area on a budget.

1. Bradford: £414
The city with the cheapest average room rent in the UK is Bradford in North Yorkshire, just a 30 minute drive from both Leeds and Manchester. Bradford has recently been crowned UK City of Culture 2025, winning funding to develop the city’s activities and events, making it the fastest growing city in the UK right now.

2. Hull: £421
Next up is Hull, located in East Yorkshire, with an average monthly room rent of £421. The city is not too far away from Yorkshire’s scenic countryside, giving you the perfect balance between urban and country life. Receiving almost £20 million to regenerate the city centre, Hull is another UK city experiencing exciting growth in retail, office and residential developments.

3. Stoke-on-Trent: £423
Located in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands is approximately halfway between Manchester and Birmingham. Made up of the towns of Hanley, Fenton, Tunstall, Burslem, Stoke and Longton, this city has been known for its pottery manufacturing for centuries - and is called the Ceramics Capital of the World.

4. Carlisle: £426
Carlisle is a historic area where the Romans settled, making this city rich in history with its very own castle. The city is located in Cumbria, just eight miles south from the Scottish border. But, did you know Carlisle is actually the biggest city in the UK? Yes, even bigger than London! By area, Carlisle covers the urban centre along with its rural surroundings, totalling 1,040 square kilometres!

5. Preston: £428
The fifth cheapest UK city to rent a room is Preston, located in Lancashire. The University of Central Lancashire describes the city as a 'small city with a big personality,' and was first established around 705 AD!

6. Sunderland: £430
You’ll find Sunderland on the north east coast of England in Tyne and Wear. A mixture of city, coast and countryside, Sunderland has a lot to offer. Just a 30 minute drive away from both Durham and Newcastle, you’re never far away from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding areas.

7. Wolverhampton: £433
Next is Wolverhampton, just northwest of Bimingham in the West Midlands. This year, it was announced Wolverhamton would be receiving a whopping £4.4 billion of investment for the city to grow over the next five years!

8. Liverpool: £442
Liverpool is located in north west England, and is the fifth biggest city in the UK! If you’re looking for a buzzing city life at an affordable price, Liverpool is the place for you. With a famous football team, a copious number of museums, and the home to The Beatles, this city is a hub of entertainment!

9. Lincoln: £445
Next is Lincoln, situated on the east coast of England in Lincolnshire. Home to Lincoln Castle, this city is bursting with culture, history, architecture and charm.

10. Aberdeen: £445
The only city in Scotland to make the list is Aberdeen, located in the northeast of the country. The third biggest city in Scotland and one of the oldest cities in the UK, Aberdeen is surrounded by a national park twice the size of the Lake District!