haha ive just got my own pad,i got real lucky with the rent costs 2,keep an eye on places that have been up for a lil while then when they drop the price pounce on it quick!!
Plus Ive got all my flats stuff dirt cheap,freecycle and recycle shops are your friends,ive spent barely anything kitting my place out
If you can get your own flat you can do what you want when you want and you dont have to deal with other peoples shit,if you can do it!!
Otherwise look out for a house share with some fitties living there preferably