Rent costs are rising all across the UK, particularly for properties in or near to city centres. The price to rent a home in Manchester is now among the highest in the region because of the increasing demand of people wanting to experience life in the city.
The average price of a one-bed flat or apartment is now £944 in the Manchester borough, according to Zoopla's latest rental market report - which has become even less affordable amid the cost of living crisis.
As the demand for renting soars, we have found the cheapest one-bed properties currently up for rent in Manchester city centre to see exactly what you can get for your money.
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£675 pcm
This studio is the cheapest apartment currently up for rent in Manchester. The one-bedroom flat is in a prime city centre location just off Oxford Road.
The apartment comes fully furnished and is ready for a tenant to move straight into. The open space consists of a double bed and mattress, wardrobe, drawers, sofa and TV, dining area, desk and chair and a kitchen area, as well as a separate bathroom.
The building also has a laundry room with a dryer, as well as a secure door entry system and CCTV cameras. It is priced £675 per month with bills not included, or £775 a month with bills included.
Estate agents Genesis City Ltd say: "These apartments have been designed to provide all modern conveniences to an exemplary finish and will enable you to move straight in and unpack your bags."
£698 pcm
A one-bedroom apartment inside a brand-new development in Ancoats, between New Islington and the Northern Quarter, is also on the market for £698 a month.
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