Find an Apartment to rent in the UK

How to find an apartment for rent, why this may be the best option for you, and how we can help?

Renting from an apartment renter


Finding an apartment that you can afford to rent doesn’t have to mean finding a council or housing association property. There are many properties in Reading which are available to rent from a private landlord.
A private landlord is someone who owns one or more properties that they rent out to tenants.
Why rent with a private landlord

There are many advantages to renting privately:


  • There are no waiting lists, so you’ll be capable to move in quickly
  • You can choose where you live in the city, and you can easily move to a different area if you want
  • There are many different types of property available, from one-bedroom studio flats to houses big sufficient for large families
  • The properties will usually be well decorated and carpeted; this is time and again not the case with social housing.
  • The properties often come with a fridge, freezer and washing machine
  • If you’re on a stumpy income, you may be entitled to Housing Benefit which will cover some or all of your rent

Where to find a property

You can find properties to rent by:

  • Searching for local letting agencies online
  • Checking websites, such as:


  • Checking local newspapers
  • Speaking to the accommodation offices at UWE or Bristol University, if you’re a student
View the property

Once you hit upon a suitable property, you’ll need to go and have a look at it.
It’s a good idea to take a list of things to check so you don’t forget about anything when you’re there.

We can help


We can help you unearth a home with a private landlord if you're homeless or threatened with homelessness.

We can:


  • Give you advice on how to appear for a property
  • Talk to an impending landlord on your behalf
  • Help you prepare for your rendezvous with the landlord to give you a better chance of getting a property

In some cases, we can:


  • Offer financial help with our dump bond scheme, an interest-free loan with repayment terms of up to five years
  • Help with rent in move forward and estate agency fees

Do you need for a apartment rent for the long term or short term purposes?


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