In London, students pay the most—around £1,211 a month—while in Northern Ireland, it’s closer to £904.Rents rose by 8% across the UK in early 2025. With over 600,000 international students now studying in the UK, demand for housing is rising. This has reduced the number of affordable shared houses (HMOs), especially popular among international students. In London, annual PBSA rent now exceeds the maximum government loan of £13,348. This leaves students with a funding gap.The report says 59% of students find it hard to pay rent.
