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.
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)
9. Sunderland - £526 pcm - 26 per cent of income
At 26 per cent of average earnings, average rental prices in Sunderland are still considerably lower than the recommended 30 per cent maximum (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)
10. Wakefield - £563 pcm - 26 per cent of income
While last on the list Wakefield is still one of the most affordable places to rent in the UK, and is one of only 16 cities classed as affordable for the average renter. (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)