There are many reasons why you may choose to rent rather than buy a home.
The most obvious is that it tends to be cheaper, with lower upfront costs and no mortgage to pay off.
On top of that, renting can make bills more predictable and give you more flexibility when you choose to move.
Using data sourced through Propertistics, we’ve checked each Leeds neighbourhood to find out what areas are most popular with renters.
Here are the top 10 neighbourhoods.
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7. Armley
60.9% of residents in Armley are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | Gary Longbottom
8. Kirkstall
59.56% of residents in Kirkstall are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | Local Library
9. Killingbeck & Seacroft
54.9% of residents in Killingbeck & Seacroft are classed as renters of the property they reside in.
10. Chapel Allerton
52.18% of residents in Chapel Allerton are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | Tony Johnson