Rightmove's rental comparison published on 2 September 2025 placed Hull and Sunderland jointly at the lower end of its city ranking. This archive summary was checked against that original report on 16 October 2026 and should not be read as a current rental-price guide.
The historical comparison
The report considered more than 50 cities in Great Britain. It listed average monthly rents of £804 in both Hull and Sunderland, followed by Carlisle at £828.
These figures describe the publisher's city-level comparison. They are not a promise that a particular property is available at that price, and should not be relabelled as a rent per student or per room.
Compare like with like
A city average can be a starting point for research, but a prospective tenant still needs to compare the actual accommodation on offer. Check the property type, location and what the advertised payment covers.
When considering a shared home, establish whether a quotation covers the whole property or an individual room. Keep bills, travel costs and other relevant expenditure visible alongside the rent rather than treating the headline amount as the complete budget.
Use current listings for a current decision
The September 2025 ranking provides a historical snapshot. Availability and asking rents may have changed since publication.
For a decision today, collect recent comparable listings, confirm the details with the advertiser and inspect the proposed accommodation. Preserve the date and basis of each comparison so that older market information is not mistaken for a current offer.