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.
Piccadilly Village
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.
Skyline Chambers
Next to the NOMA development in the city centre is this one-bed apartment that is on the market for £750 a month.
Located on the first floor of Skyline Chambers in Ludgate Hill, the apartment is fully furnished with floor to ceiling windows, a double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and a bathroom.
The apartment is located just 0.5 miles from the nearest tram stop and there are car parking spaces available at an additional cost.
Lake House
This furnished flat in Castlefield is also on the market for much cheaper than the average price to rent a one-bed flat in Manchester, with a cost of £775 per month.
On the second floor of the Lake House development, the flat has an entrance hall, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, one double bedroom and a bathroom.
Tenants get access to an on site concierge. The flat is in a great location as it sits near to Cornbrook Metrolink with access to city centre amenities.
Salisbury House
Set in a prime city centre location, this one-bed flat can be rented for £797 per month. Ideal for students and young professionals, the apartment is located within walking distance of the city's various attractions.
The flat comes fully furnished with a kitchen and living area, one bedroom and a bathroom. It is fitted with bespoke furnishings and high-tec appliances throughout such as underfloor heating.
Salisbury House also has fast Wi-Fi and a 24-hour maintenance team, with a utilities package in place for an additional £28 per week.
Artillery House
This studio apartment in Spinningfields is currently up for sale and also costs £797 a month to rent. Completed with stylish furnishings and design throughout, the one-bed flat retains some of the building's original features.
The studio is an open-plan space with a kitchen and dining area, bathroom and an ottoman double bed to provide extra storage.
There is also a 24-hour maintenance team, Wi-Fi, an on-site laundry room and a utilities package in place to help keep bills low for an additional £28 a week.
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