City Centre, City of Edinburgh Rent Guide and Insights

Discover City Centre, City of Edinburgh's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in City Centre, City of Edinburgh?

The average monthly rent for a house in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is £2,083, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,568 for a two-bedroom, £1,900 for a three-bedroom, £2,526 for a four-bedroom, and £4,025 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in City Centre, City of Edinburgh feature gardens and parking?

In City Centre, City of Edinburgh, 70% of houses have a garden and 93% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in City Centre, City of Edinburgh?

The housing mix in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is 16% detached, 11% semi-detached, 66% terraced, and 7% other.

£2,083
Average Rent
£1,568
2 Bed
£1,900
3 Bed
£2,526
4 Bed
£4,025
5 Bed
70%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
93%
Include parking
Detached: 16%
Semi-Detached: 11%
Terraced: 66%
Other: 7%

What is the most expensive area in City Centre, City of Edinburgh to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is EH3, where the average monthly rent is £3,188. The second and third most expensive areas are EH10 with an average rent of £2,413 and EH4 with an average rent of £2,164 .

What is the cheapest area in City Centre, City of Edinburgh to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is EH7, where the average monthly rent is £1,533. The second and third cheapest areas are EH11 with an average rent of £1,643 and EH8 with an average rent of £1,773 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in City Centre, City of Edinburgh?

The average monthly rent for a flat in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is £1,597, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,185 for a one-bedroom, £1,550 for a two-bedroom, £2,204 for a three-bedroom, and £2,528 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in City Centre, City of Edinburgh feature balconies and parking?

In City Centre, City of Edinburgh, 6% of flats have a balcony and 72% include parking.

£1,597
Average Rent
£1,185
1 Bed
£1,550
2 Bed
£2,204
3 Bed
£2,528
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
72%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in City Centre, City of Edinburgh to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is EH2, where the average monthly rent is £2,042. The second and third most expensive areas are EH3 with an average rent of £1,869 and EH1 with an average rent of £1,793 .

What is the cheapest area in City Centre, City of Edinburgh to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in City Centre, City of Edinburgh is EH11, where the average monthly rent is £1,230. The second and third cheapest areas are EH7 with an average rent of £1,359 and EH12 with an average rent of £1,425 .

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