O/T Renting flats in Leeds : Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:55 pm  

I will be moving to leeds in the next month to start a new job and would appreciate some local knowledge on the property market. I am looking to rent a 1 bed flat for the next year or so, ideally paying in between £400 and £500 for something with parking. It seems that in the city centre you either get a ridiculously small studio flat for that price or you end up paying £600 plus every month for something a bit more substantial. If any one could suggest other areas which they would recommend renting a flat from with easy access to the centre, it would be much appreciated

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:57 pm  

Clarence Dock?...

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:58 pm  

maybe Chapel Allerton

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:00 pm  

Get on the web, and check out findaproperty.com or theres a few others knocking around. The city centre isnt the be all and end all though. There are some nice places skirting the city centre within easy walking distance of the city.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:13 pm  

Chapel Allerton might be worth checking out.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:46 pm  

I wouldn't recommend a city centre flat/apartment, they dont have the best record for crime etc.

Chapel A is a nice area with plenty of boozers and bars

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:31 am  

You can rent mine in Chapel Allerton from mid to late May.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:39 am  

chapylad wrote:

You can rent mine in Chapel Allerton from mid to late May.

for just the two weeks?

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:47 am  

Foxhill Court is a good option. In easy reach of Headingley but not littered with students. There's about 50 flats and usually 1 or 2 up for rental at any one time. Rents are c £650 for a two bedroom, so you might need to get a flat mate but you'll get a garage.

Good luck with your flat hunting.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:31 am  

flipper wrote:

for just the two weeks?

Sorry meant to say it will become available around mid to late May.