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.
Check your eligibilityWhy 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:
- You don't yet have a UK credit history – you've only just arrived
- Your income or financial support comes from overseas
- Your family and contacts are based abroad
- The landlord requires a UK-based homeowner as guarantor
- 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
Secure your guarantor in 3 simple steps:
1. 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.
2. Get rent guarantor coverage
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.
3. 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.
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, and 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.
Many landlords ask international students to provide a UK guarantor before approving a tenancy. If you don't have someone in the UK who can take on that responsibility, a professional guarantor service like Rentmigo can help.
Yes. Rentmigo acts as a rent guarantor for international students who can afford the rent but do not have a UK-based guarantor.
Most students can complete the application online in just a few minutes. In many cases, eligibility can be confirmed quickly through our digital assessment process.
Yes. Rentmigo provides landlords with rent guarantee coverage, which gives them reassurance that the rent will still be paid if a payment is missed. This often makes landlords far more comfortable approving international tenants.
No. Many international students do not yet have a UK credit history. Our assessment focuses more on affordability, income and financial stability rather than relying purely on UK credit records.
Rentmigo supports private rentals across the UK, whether that's a room in a shared house, a studio flat, or a full apartment. If a landlord is asking for a guarantor, Rentmigo can help you meet that requirement.
Most applicants can complete the online process in just a few minutes. It's fully digital; no printing, no posting, no waiting around. In many cases, eligibility is confirmed quickly so you don't lose time when you've found a property you like.
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.
Apply nowWhat our customers say
Hear from tenants and landlords who've used Rentmigo.
"Rentmigo experience was great! The entire process was smooth and verification went through real quick, saving me lots of time and effort. The customer support team was super responsive and helpful, and will definitely recommend it to anyone in need!"
Joy Lee
Tenant
"I was nervous about renting in the UK without a UK guarantor - it felt like a wall I couldn't get past. Rentmigo made the whole thing straightforward. The service is legit, the guarantee actually worked with my landlord, and whenever I had questions, the support team was quick and helpful. As a Chinese international student, it's exactly the kind of service I needed but didn't know existed."
Pico Ong
Senior year student
"I was hesitant at first, but Rentmigo turned out to be completely legitimate. The process was transparent from start to finish, and I never felt like I was being pushed into anything I didn't understand. It's reassuring to have a proper UK-based service handling something as important as my tenancy."
Jason Lin
Visiting student
"I was expecting a lot of emails and back and forth, but everything was handled within the platform. The application itself only took about 5-10 minutes, which made it much easier than I thought"
Raphael Aaron
2nd year student
"Rentmigo experience was great! The entire process was smooth and verification went through real quick, saving me lots of time and effort. The customer support team was super responsive and helpful, and will definitely recommend it to anyone in need!"
Joy Lee
Tenant
"I was nervous about renting in the UK without a UK guarantor - it felt like a wall I couldn't get past. Rentmigo made the whole thing straightforward. The service is legit, the guarantee actually worked with my landlord, and whenever I had questions, the support team was quick and helpful. As a Chinese international student, it's exactly the kind of service I needed but didn't know existed."
Pico Ong
Senior year student
"I was hesitant at first, but Rentmigo turned out to be completely legitimate. The process was transparent from start to finish, and I never felt like I was being pushed into anything I didn't understand. It's reassuring to have a proper UK-based service handling something as important as my tenancy."
Jason Lin
Visiting student
"I was expecting a lot of emails and back and forth, but everything was handled within the platform. The application itself only took about 5-10 minutes, which made it much easier than I thought"
Raphael Aaron
2nd year student
