Scottish universities: Cheapest UK locations for university students to live in revealed

The cheapest locations in the UK to live as a student have been revealed.

Student Crowd have published a list of the cheapest places to live as a student in an effort to help people save money during their degree.

To calculate the overall average price for student accommodation in each city, Student Crowd researched every room type listed and totalled the base prices of all these individual room types, then divided by the total number of room types to get the average.

Paisley, which is home to the University of the West of Scotland, came at number four on the UK-wide list with an average rent of £129 per week - the lowest average rent for student accommodation in Scotland.

For students at Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, their city is 19th on the list for the cheapest places to live with an average of £158 per week.

A spokesperson for Student Crowd said: "Aberdeen is a really great student city, it isn’t too big and daunting or too small and claustrophobic.

“It has beautiful architecture and really nice surroundings if you want to get out of the city for a break as well as an amazing beach!"

Dundee came 36th on the list with an average of £185 per week.

The cheapest places in the UK to live as a student have been named. | Pixabay

Meanwhile, Stirling came 53rd with an average of £211 per week and Edinburgh earned the 70th spot at £281 per week.

Students at St Andrews placed 71st and had an average of £293 per week in rent while Glasgow came 73rd and had an average of £309.

Bradford was named as the least expensive place to live for university students in the UK.

A spokesperson for Student Crowd said: “Bradford is a culturally rich city known for its historical landmarks and vibrant arts scene.

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“The city offers diverse dining options, beautiful parks, and excellent public transport. Its strong community spirit and affordable living make it an attractive place for students and families.”

Other spots earning a place in the top ten across the UK were Carmarthen averaging at £107 per week, Preston averaging at £128 per week, Sunderland averaging at £130 per week, Wrexham averaging at £133 per week, Aberystwyth averaging at £134 per week, Huddersfield averaging at £136 per week, Carlisle averaging at £137 per week, and Wolverhampton also averaging at £137 per week.