Aberdeen has been named the cheapest place for students to rent private accommodation in the UK, according to a new report by the UK's biggest student accommodation portal.
The StuRents site says that the average price of a student private rental property in the Granite City is just over £96 a week. University accommodation is not included in the data.
By comparison the costs in two of the largest cities in Scotland – Glasgow and Edinburgh - are £204 and £200 respectively.
With over 750,000 beds on its website, StuRents’ data portal claims to be the most comprehensive source of insights and comments, including supply composition, demand seasonality, and pricing at an intra-city level.
The University of Aberdeen is also highly ranked in league tables assessing academic performance and the student experience:
10th in UK and 48th in the world in Times Higher Education Impact rankings
12th in the Guardian University Guide
19th in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide
A University spokesperson said: “By maintaining affordable rental options, Aberdeen strengthens its reputation as a welcoming and supportive environment for higher education.
“This allows us to continue to attract a diverse student population which enriches the cultural fabric of the city and contributes to the local economy.”
*the price is average for both Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) but excludes university owned and operated accommodation.