Understanding Affordable Rent at Auxesia Homes

 
29/04/2026

A guide for prospective tenants


At Auxesia Homes, our aim is to provide high-quality, secure homes that remain genuinely affordable for individuals and families across the communities we serve. This guide explains what “affordable rent” means, how it is set, and what you can expect if you become one of our tenants.

 

What Is Affordable Rent?

Affordable rent is a type of housing offered by housing associations like Auxesia Homes at a lower cost than typical private rented homes in the same area.

In most cases, affordable rent is set at up to 80% of local market rent, including any applicable service charges. This helps ensure that rents remain below private sector levels while still allowing us to invest in the maintenance, safety, and long-term supply of good quality homes.

 

How we set rent levels

At Auxesia Homes, rent levels are carefully calculated using several key factors:

  • The size, type, and condition of the property
  • The local housing market rent for similar homes
  • The location of the property
  • Any applicable service charges (such as communal cleaning or maintenance)

This approach ensures that rents are fair, transparent, and consistent, while reflecting local average market rent.

 

What does “Affordable” mean for you?

Affordability can vary depending on individual circumstances. However, a commonly used guideline is that housing costs should not exceed around 30% of your household income.

Before offering a tenancy, Auxesia Homes carries out an affordability assessment. This helps us ensure that the rent is manageable for you alongside other essential living costs such as utilities, transport, food, and other commitments.

 

Who can apply?

Our affordable rent homes are typically aimed at:

  • Individuals and families on low to moderate incomes
  • People in housing need (for example, those living in overcrowded or temporary accommodation)
  • Applicants who meet local authority allocation criteria

Eligibility may vary depending on the specific property and local housing priorities. Auxesia often work closely with local authorities who provided preselected nominations for our affordable rental homes.

 

What your rent covers

Your rent helps us maintain safe and well-managed homes. It may include:

  • The cost of your home
  • Planned and day-to-day maintenance and repairs (excluding tenant damage)
  • Housing management services
  • Maintenance of communal areas, where applicable

Full details of what is included will always be clearly outlined before you sign your tenancy agreement.

 

Get in Touch

If you would like more information about affordable rental homes at Auxesia Homes, please visit our website.

 
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