Rent prices in Manchester have soared by 19 per cent since this time last year, in what is now described by Rightmove as the most 'competitive rental market ever'.
Those looking to rent a property in and around the city centre can now expect to pay an average of £1,067 per month for a standard home or apartment, a price which is unaffordable for many.
To avoid paying extortionate prices there are many properties you can rent for much less than the average house price, situated in some of Greater Manchester's more affordable boroughs that are further away from the city centre.
Albeit a small size, this flat in Bolton costs £303 per month to rent - making it one of the cheapest rental homes available in the region.
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