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 £1,818, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,388 for a two-bedroom, £1,800 for a three-bedroom, £2,470 for a four-bedroom, and £3,105 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in City of Edinburgh feature gardens and parking?
In City of Edinburgh, 78% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in City of Edinburgh?
The housing mix in City of Edinburgh is 20% detached, 26% 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 £2,589. The second and third most expensive areas are EH4 with an average rent of £2,423 and EH10 with an average rent of £2,388 .
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 £1,241. The second and third cheapest areas are EH29 with an average rent of £1,465 and EH22 with an average rent of £1,486 .
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 £1,400, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,035 for a one-bedroom, £1,314 for a two-bedroom, £1,885 for a three-bedroom, and £2,552 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in City of Edinburgh feature balconies and parking?
In City of Edinburgh, 6% 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 EH9, where the average monthly rent is £2,249. The second and third most expensive areas are EH2 with an average rent of £2,176 and EH3 with an average rent of £2,000 .
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 £761. The second and third cheapest areas are EH52 with an average rent of £879 and EH29 with an average rent of £991 .
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