The majority of the most affordable cities in the UK for renters are in the North of England, according to analysis of average earnings and rental prices in each city, carried out by the Open Property Group.
While experts recommend that rent should not make up more than 30 per cent of a tenant's income, there were only 16 cities in the UK where this would be the case for a tenant on the average income for that area. Here are the 10 most affordable UK cities for renters.
5. Carlisle - £488 pcm - 24 per cent of income
A single person renting in Carlisle who receives the average wage or the area will spend less than a quarter of their income on rent. (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)
6. Lancaster - £574 pcm - 25 per cent of income
A quarter of average earnings in Lancaster will be enough to cover the average cost of renting. (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)
7. Liverpool - £557 pcm - 25 per cent of income
With average rent making up a quarter of average earnings, Liverpool is the biggest of the most affordable cities for renters. (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)
8. Bradford - £554 pcm - 25 per cent of income
One of three Yorkshire cities on the list, rents in Bradford are among the most affordable in the country relative to average earnings for the area. (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)