A survey claims tenants pay 20% more per month on average for a furnished apartment compared to unfurnished.
And as the average inner city flat rent rises, so does the price premium of opting for pre-furnished - resulting in an average difference of £3,129 a year, equating to £261 per month between a furnished and un-furnished two-bedroom apartment.
Furniture retailer MADE claims to have identified the most and least expensive cities to rent a two-bed furnished flat. The survey involved only a small 500-person sample.
|
Rank |
City |
Price difference in rent (furnished vs unfurnished) |
% extra renters are paying |
|
1 |
Newcastle upon Tyne |
+£358 |
+35% |
|
2 |
Bristol |
+£573 |
+33% |
|
3 |
Leicester |
+£359 |
+32% |
|
4 |
Coventry |
+£286 |
+27% |
|
=5 |
Nottingham |
+£262 |
+25% |
|
=5 |
Liverpool |
+£266 |
+25% |
|
=7 |
Glasgow |
+£280 |
+24% |
|
=7 |
Brighton |
+£451 |
+24% |
|
=7 |
Sheffield |
+£242 |
+24% |
|
10 |
Hull |
+£181 |
+23% |
However, the study suggests that tenants are generally unimpressed with the furniture used.
The most popular responses given were cheap (18%) and bland (17%), closely followed by stained (12%) and old (12%). Other uninspiring descriptions given were run-down, uncomfortable, and un-functional.
A company spokesperson says: “If you are renting a pre-furnished property, there are still many ways to enhance your space. Instead of viewing bland furniture as a limitation, consider it a blank canvas to modernise or maximise those pieces through colourful accessories or clever space-saving solutions. You can also get creative with decorative elements like throws, cushions, rugs, and books.
"Also maximise your space by incorporating statement pieces such as floor lamps or shelving units. Existing furniture can be elevated by adding visually appealing trays, candles or patterned tablecloths. Even something as simple as adding a wicker basket or a colourful storage box to an uninspiring TV stand can significantly enhance its appearance."
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