Rent on its own isn't cheap, and renting during a cost of living crisis can feel incredibly tricky - especially if you are trying to save for a deposit.
Lots of renters are trying to get on the property ladder, with recent research from the Bank of Scotland finding that Scottish homeowners are over £2,000 better off annually than those who rent. That might leave some looking to move out of pricy hotspots for areas which are more affordable.
And to find out the spots that may provide a more affordable option, experts at Alan Boswell Landlord Building Insurance analysed available date from across Scotland.
After investigation prices and areas, the team named North Lanarkshire as the most affordable place to rent, while Argyll and Bute was found to be the most expensive.
They based the study off of the per cent of income that goes into your rent, and North Lanarkshire had a median weekly income of £555.90 and a median weekly rent of £126.92. This means that - on average - someone in North Lanarkshire would be spending 22.83 per cent of their income on rent.
It was followed by Dumfries and Galloway and then nearby South Lanarkshire, handing over 22.93 per cent and 24.86 per cent of their weekly income to landlords respectively.
Five most affordable areas to rent in Scotland
Five most expensive areas to rent in Scotland
On the other side of things was Argyll and Bute which saw tenants pay nearly 29 per cent of their weekly income on average.
The second and third most pricy spot went to Aberdeenshire and Fife - followed by West Lothian and East Dunbartonshire.
Scotland, overall had a median income of 528.60, and a median rent of 169.85, putting it in the seventh position overall in the UK.
With high rent rates across the nation, Heath Alexander-Bew, director of personal lines at Alan Boswell Landlord Building, provided tips to keep costs down.
"Through shows like ‘The Martin Lewis Money Show’, viewers can learn useful money-saving methods like topping up and maxing out on energy meters before March 31st, ahead of the April price hike," he said.
"Check if you qualify for a tax-credit claim - For those with lower income, you may be eligible to apply for a working tax-credit (Universal Credit), which enables you to receive extra cash to help with daily expenses.
"The government’s cost of living support page provides more advice on your specific needs, including the tax-credit claims and housing cost support."
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