What is Co-Living?
Your own private space, shared spaces and neighbours to meet when you want to.
Moving to a new city can be expensive, lonely and a bit overwhelming. Co-living was designed to solve exactly that.
You get your own private room or studio, alongside generous shared spaces like kitchens, lounges and co-working areas. It is run by an on-site team, usually all-inclusive, and designed to make settling in easier.
How is it different?
Traditional renting
- Usually owned by an individual landlord.
- Bills and broadband arranged separately.
- Furnishing and setup are up to you.
- Little or no shared community space.
Co-living
- Professionally operated, with an on-site team.
- Your own private room or studio, plus generous shared spaces.
- Often all-inclusive: rent, bills and amenities in one payment.
- Furnished and ready to move into.
- Shared spaces and events that make meeting people easier.
- Flexible tenancy lengths.
Why people choose co-living
People often choose co-living because it removes many of the hassles of moving.
Typical features
Most co-living spaces offer some combination of:
Not every co-living space includes every feature.
Is co-living more expensive?
It depends.
Because co-living is usually all-inclusive, a single monthly fee can cover rent, bills, broadband and amenities you would otherwise pay for separately. The headline figure can look higher than a basic room, but the bundled services and flexibility are part of the value.
The right choice depends on what matters most to you.
Who is it for?
Co-living often appeals to:
- People moving to a new city
- Young professionals
- Remote and hybrid workers
- People who want flexibility and easy ways to meet others
- Anyone who prefers a simple, all-inclusive setup
Who might prefer a different type of renting?
Co-living isn't for everyone. People who want a fully self-contained home, more privacy, space for a family or the lowest possible rent may prefer a traditional rental or a Build to Rent apartment.
Rentiful helps you compare all of your options.
Co-living by the numbers
Hundreds of new co-living homes are opening across the UK every year, with London remaining the largest market.
How Rentiful helps
Rentiful helps you compare co-living with every other way of renting. Our AI helps you understand the trade-offs, compare homes, discover neighbourhoods and find the right rental home for your circumstances.
Our job isn't to convince you that co-living is best. Our job is to help you make the right decision.
Need help finding your perfect co-living home?
Tell us what you're after and we'll help you weigh up your options. No pressure, just a chat.
Better decisions make happier renters.
Every renter is different. Some people thrive in co-living. Others want a Build to Rent apartment. Others simply want a traditional flat close to work. Rentiful helps you compare every option, understand the trade-offs and find the home that's right for you.
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