The cheapest (and most expensive) cities for student rent

New York, Boston and London are the world’s most expensive cities for students to rent in, according to a new report.

The report analyses the weekly rent spent by students who were studying abroad in 92 cities worldwide last year. It was carried out by Student.com, a website that allows students to book accommodation while they are studying overseas.

On average, according to the site's data, students in New York, Boston and London spent the most on rent globally, while students in Auburn (Alabama, US), Athens (Georgia, US) and Tallahassee (Florida, US) spent the least.

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In New York, students spend an average of $431 USD (£333)* on their rent a week, almost double the global average ($218 or £168), according to the report. In comparison, students in Auburn spend on average $96 (£74) a week.

The results were based on a representative sample size of more than 8,000 students who booked accommodation in 92 cities around the world between 1 November 2015 and 31 October 2016. 

The 10 most expensive cities in the world for student rent

The 10 cheapest cities in the world for student rent

*Based on exchange rates at the time of publication