There are a number of organisations which offer advice and
assistance on the practical aspects of finding a privately rented
home, for example how to check that your rent will be covered by
Housing Benefit.
Links for private renting and general housing links (rented,
private sector)
www.loot.com
www.moveflat.com/
www.rightmove.co.uk/rm/s/rm
www.propertywide.co.uk/rent/
www.starflats.co.uk
www.upmystreet.co.uk - is suitable for any
postcode providing information on the local area
You may wish to look under the classified section in newspapers
for renting, house share, student accommodation. Bear in mind that
any town or city with a University or College is likely to have
accommodation for students, which sometimes can be low
cost.