Cheapest one-bed flats to rent in Manchester as city is named one of UK’s most expensive for solo tenants

With the cost of living on the rise, affecting everything from household bills to food and fuel prices, rent is no exception. In recent months the cost of renting in major UK cities and towns has increased by 8.3 percent, with the average price per month now £969, according to Zoopla.

As people begin to flock back to the city centre post-pandemic, rent prices are being pushed up by heightened demand and a lack of rented accommodation available. The rising costs to rent are also forcing many tenants to stay put, further limiting the amount of rental homes available.

Whilst looking at the average rent, salary and expenses for flats in the 30 largest UK cities, Protectivity has revealed the most and least affordable locations for solo tenants in the UK.

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Manchester came out in the top five most expensive cities to rent, with the average rent for a one bedroom apartment now £1,100 per month.

As the demand for renting soars, we looked at the cheapest one-bed flats currently on the market in Manchester city centre to see how affordable it was to rent at the moment - and what you can get for your money.

This furnished one-bed flat is one of the cheapest up for sale in the city centre at the moment, with a price of £698 per month.

Located in Ancoats with views of the canal, the newly-built 'modern, eco-friendly' apartment has an open-plan layout with a kitchen, dining, living area, a double bedroom and one bathroom.

To keep living costs down, there is also a utilities package that cover water, electricity, and superfast Wi-Fi for £28 per week. Tenants living here also benefit from 24-hour maintenance.

Next to the NOMA development in the city centre