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Can you recommend cheap but safe areas of Glasgow for renting,close to the centre?
Leftism_2
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As per my London thread, I'm looking for cheap but safe areas in Glasgow.
I'm looking at potentially moving to 1 of 5 major cities for work, so investigating rental costs so when I have job interviews I know what salary I'll need to accommadate varying rental costs.
I will be looking for a room to rent in a shared house there, so I’m looking for a balance of a decent area which is safe, but also good value/ affordable. Something less than £500 pcm for a double room ideally.
Any recommendations are welcome as I’m from Durham so have no local knowledge, and can then use the recommendations when I look on Spare Room etc.
Many thanks
I'm looking at potentially moving to 1 of 5 major cities for work, so investigating rental costs so when I have job interviews I know what salary I'll need to accommadate varying rental costs.
I will be looking for a room to rent in a shared house there, so I’m looking for a balance of a decent area which is safe, but also good value/ affordable. Something less than £500 pcm for a double room ideally.
Any recommendations are welcome as I’m from Durham so have no local knowledge, and can then use the recommendations when I look on Spare Room etc.
Many thanks
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The WEst End would be your best bet, and you wouldn't need to spend £500 PCM for a room in a shared house.
Areas to check out include Hyndland, North Kelvinside, Hillhead, Kelvinbridge, and yorkhill.
All are between 1 and 2 miles away from the city centre and have nice bars, restaurants and parks.
Be warned that a lot of estate agents will try and class areas that are a bit further out and not as nice as the "west end" when they are not really, they are just in the west side of the city.0 -
I would think there is no need to share, you could get a 1 bed flat for around £400.0
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A relative has just moved from London to Glasgow for work he is now paying the same rent for a two bed flat as he was for a room in a shared flat in London. He has gone for a 2 bed 2 bath West End apartment with a view to sharing the place at some point and the rent is under £750 pm have a look on Rightmove there are lots of decent places to be had.0
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jennifernil wrote: »I would think there is no need to share, you could get a 1 bed flat for around £400.
Think you would struggle to get something decent in a good area close to the city centre for that much.0 -
You'll get single bedroom flat in the city for £450+ no problem. There are a couple available at the moment in Merchant City that look OK. Some nice flats at Glasgow Harbour for £650+ with underground secured parking.0
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Brilliant replies, thank you everyone
I'll get looking on Spareroom tonight. I do prefer flat/house sharing as it's cheaper and if you pick the housemates well, a good way to start friends/ good acquaintances.0 -
But... you will be in Glasgow.:beer:0
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Merchant City, Shawlands, Mount Florida or queens park
The West end is full of poxy students and weirdos.0 -
bingobob777 wrote: »Merchant City, Shawlands, Mount Florida or queens park
The Southside is OK, but West is best!!! :jAnd closer to the city centre......0 -
BrandNewDay wrote: »But... you will be in Glasgow.
Glasgow is a great city....... when was the last time you visited and what parts?0
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