Rent Guarantors For International Students
Can afford the rent but don't have a UK guarantor? Rentmigo can step in.
We act as a UK rent guarantor for international students, giving landlords the reassurance they need to approve your tenancy.
- Apply within minutes
- No UK credit history needed
- Private rentals across the UK
UK credit history
You've only just arrived
UK-based homeowner as guarantor
Your family and contacts are based abroad
Guarantor: Rentmigo
A UK-based rent guarantor landlords recognise and accept
Rent in the UK without needing a UK guarantor
Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students arrive in the UK ready to study, only to hit an unexpected wall: landlords asking for a UK-based guarantor.
It's not because you can't afford the rent. It's not because you're a risky tenant. It's simply because the traditional rental system wasn't built with you in mind.
Without a UK credit history or a family member based here, even the most financially stable international student can find themselves turned away from a perfectly suitable rental.
Rentmigo solves that problem.
We act as a UK rent guarantor for international students, giving landlords the reassurance they need to approve your tenancy. If you can afford the rent but don't have a UK guarantor, Rentmigo can step in so you can secure the property you want.
Why international students are often asked for a guarantor
When you rent privately in the UK, landlords want confidence that the rent will be paid reliably. A guarantor – someone who agrees to cover payments if anything goes wrong – is how they get that confidence.
Traditional guarantors need to be UK residents, have strong credit, and sometimes even own property. For international students, that's a near-impossible ask.
Landlords may ask for a guarantor because:
No UK credit history yet
You don't yet have a UK credit history – you've only just arrived
Income from overseas
Your income or financial support comes from overseas
Family based abroad
Your family and contacts are based abroad
UK homeowner required
The landlord requires a UK-based homeowner as guarantor
UK-focused referencing
Referencing checks focus on UK financial footprints you haven't had time to build
Even the most financially stable international student can find their application rejected for reasons entirely outside their control.
That's the problem Rentmigo was built to solve.
How to secure a guarantor with Rentmigo
Apply within minutes
Applying for Rentmigo takes just a few minutes. First, fill in our short digital form. Then, we assess affordability based on your financial situation, not your UK credit score.
International students with overseas income, scholarship funding, or family support are all welcome to apply. Most people complete it in just a few minutes.
Get your rent guarantor
Once approved, Rentmigo acts as your rent guarantor. This means your landlord receives rent guarantee coverage for the tenancy. If a rent payment is missed under the policy, the landlord is still protected.
For landlords, this reduces risk. For international students, it removes the need to find someone in the UK to act as their guarantor.
Secure your accommodation
With a credible UK guarantor behind your application, landlords are far more likely to approve you.
For many international students, having Rentmigo behind them is the difference between struggling to find housing and securing their dream home quickly.
Who Rentmigo exists to help
Rentmigo is designed specifically for tenants who struggle to meet traditional UK referencing requirements.
If a landlord has asked you for a UK guarantor and you don't have one, we can help. This includes:
- Students moving to the UK for undergraduate or postgraduate study
- PhD researchers and academic visitors
- Exchange students studying abroad for a year
- Students coming to the UK for internships or work placements
- International students renting private accommodation outside of university halls
Why international students use Rentmigo
Thousands of international students face the same challenge every year when arriving in the UK: landlords require a guarantor, but finding one is nearly impossible.
A family member or friend
Traditionally, a rent guarantor is a family member or friend who agrees to cover your rent if you can't. The problem? Most UK landlords require that person to:
- Live in the UK
- Have a strong credit history
- Sometimes even own property
For international students, it puts enormous pressure on the people you'd have to approach.
Rentmigo offers a modern, professional alternative.
- A UK-based rent guarantor that landlords recognise and accept
- Designed specifically for international students and overseas tenants
- Affordability-first assessment – we look beyond UK credit history
- Fast digital application with quick decisions
- No need to ask family or friends to take on financial responsibility
- Works for private rentals anywhere across the UK
For students moving abroad for the first time, this removes a lot of stress from the rental process.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from international students about using Rentmigo as a rent guarantor. Still have questions? Contact our support team anytime.
Ready to secure your accommodation?
Moving to another country is exciting, but finding accommodation shouldn't become a major barrier.
If you're an international student who has been asked for a UK guarantor, Rentmigo can help you move forward with your tenancy and secure a place to live.
Check your eligibility today and take the stress out of renting in the UK.