Manchester city centre's cheapest flat that you can rent for £600 a month - and it comes fully furnished

Flat hunting in Manchester city centre continues to be a difficult task due to increased competition and soaring costs. In recent years more and more people have gravitated to renting in the city, either for work or to take advantage of the city lifestyle, which has caused demand to far outweigh supply.

As a result of this, rent costs in the city centre have now hit an all-time high, with prices going up by 15.6 percent in the last year alone. The average rent in Manchester is now £1,600 per month which has gone up from £944 six months ago, which is unaffordable for many.

It has now become very rare to see a rental home on the market for much less than this price, but a one-bed flat is now available for just £600 per month. Listed by Zoopla, the studio style apartment is the cheapest property you can currently rent in Manchester city centre and is perfect for those dreaming of a city lifestyle.

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The new flat is located in Cavendish House on Cavendish Street, a listed building situated in the heart of the city's prime business core, and is made up of one bedroom, a shared kitchen and a bathroom.

To reduce the cost of buying your own furniture, the flat comes fully furnished with a fitted kitchen and appliances, a bed, wardrobe, desk, table and chair.

In terms of location, the home is situated in the heart of the city centre making it ideal for a working professional or student. It is set on the doorstep of Manchester Metropolitan University with Manchester Oxford Road station just a 10 minute walk away.

Living in the city centre means you'll be surrounded by an array of cafes, bars, restaurants, gyms and shops offering you the very best of city