City of Edinburgh Rent Guide and Insights
Discover 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.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in City of Edinburgh?
The average monthly rent for a house in City of Edinburgh is £1,837, costing on average £1 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,382 for a two-bedroom, £1,683 for a three-bedroom, £2,375 for a four-bedroom, and £3,168 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in City of Edinburgh feature gardens and parking?
In City of Edinburgh, 81% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in City of Edinburgh?
The housing mix in City of Edinburgh is 24% detached, 21% semi-detached, 49% terraced, and 6% other.
What is the most expensive area in City of Edinburgh to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in 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 EH5 with an average rent of £2,164 .
What is the cheapest area in City of Edinburgh to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in City of Edinburgh is EH52, where the average monthly rent is £1,334. The second and third cheapest areas are EH21 with an average rent of £1,396 and EH22 with an average rent of £1,481 .
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 of Edinburgh?
The average monthly rent for a flat in City of Edinburgh is £1,341, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,052 for a one-bedroom, £1,306 for a two-bedroom, £1,864 for a three-bedroom, and £2,289 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in City of Edinburgh feature balconies and parking?
In City of Edinburgh, 7% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in City of Edinburgh to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in 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 EH9 with an average rent of £1,849 .
What is the cheapest area in City of Edinburgh to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in City of Edinburgh is EH53, where the average monthly rent is £791. The second and third cheapest areas are EH52 with an average rent of £916 and EH29 with an average rent of £957 .
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Nearby
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