More American renters are reportedly moving to the UK in search of cheaper rents since President Trump took office, according to new research from Goodlord. The analysis, which examined over 300,000 tenancy agreements signed in the past two years and compared them with data from 2023 and 2024, claims a combination of President Trump’s political agenda and the opportunity for lower rents has encouraged the move.
Since the President began his second term 18 months ago, there has been a 32% increase in the number of Americans signing tenancy agreements in the UK. Scotland leads this trend, experiencing a 63% increase in US citizens signing tenancies between January 2025 and June 2026, compared with the previous 18 months. American renters in Scotland are paying an average of £1,711 ($2,256) a month, contrasting with a median monthly rent of $5,000 (£3,766) for an apartment in Manhattan earlier this year.
The North West of England was the second most popular region, recording a 60% rise in American renters. Greater London also saw a 29% increase in US citizens renting since the start of Trump's second term. Every region across Great Britain has seen an increase in tenancies taken out by US renters over the last 18 months, with the North East of England recording the smallest rise at 2%.
William Reeve, CEO at Goodlord, stated that these figures support claims that US political volatility is driving Americans to the UK. He added that while the President’s policy agenda may be a key factor, comparatively lower rents in the UK also appear to make it a more attractive place to rent, despite potentially lower salaries.