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  1. Staying with family or friends
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Private renting

One of the quickest ways to find accommodation may be to find a home you can rent privately.

You can find a private rented home by doing a quick internet search, or by visiting high street lettings agents in Rotherham. You can also try the following websites:

  • Rightmove
  • Zoopla
  • Open Rent
  • On the Market

You could also look for a spare room in a shared house or flat.

Find a new house or flate mate on Spare Room

Help with deposit or first months’ rent

If you're homeless or at risk of homelessness we may be able to help you with a deposit or first months’ rent. If private renting is affordable to you, talk to your Homeless Officer about the grants available to you.

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