Dumfries Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Dumfries'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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Lisa Thomson
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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 Dumfries?

The average monthly rent for a house in Dumfries is £858, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £753 for a two-bedroom, £897 for a three-bedroom, £1,079 for a four-bedroom, and £1,350 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Dumfries feature gardens and parking?

In Dumfries, 81% of houses have a garden and 74% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Dumfries?

The housing mix in Dumfries is 28% detached, 17% semi-detached, 23% terraced, and 32% other.

£858
Average Rent
£753
2 Bed
£897
3 Bed
£1,079
4 Bed
£1,350
5 Bed
81%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
74%
Include parking
Detached: 28%
Semi-Detached: 17%
Terraced: 23%
Other: 32%

What is the most expensive area in Dumfries to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Dumfries is DG14, where the average monthly rent is £1,113. The second and third most expensive areas are DG11 with an average rent of £1,028 and DG5 with an average rent of £1,017 .

What is the cheapest area in Dumfries to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Dumfries is DG9, where the average monthly rent is £700. The second and third cheapest areas are DG8 with an average rent of £721 and DG13 with an average rent of £740 .

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 Dumfries?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Dumfries is £588, costing on average N/A per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £538 for a one-bedroom, £604 for a two-bedroom, £647 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Dumfries feature balconies and parking?

In Dumfries, 3% of flats have a balcony and 56% include parking.

£588
Average Rent
£538
1 Bed
£604
2 Bed
£647
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
3%
Have a balcony
56%
Include parking
N/A
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Dumfries to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Dumfries is DG5, where the average monthly rent is £750. The second and third most expensive areas are DG12 with an average rent of £646 and DG1 with an average rent of £605 .

What is the cheapest area in Dumfries to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dumfries is DG9, where the average monthly rent is £513. The second and third cheapest areas are DG4 with an average rent of £531 and DG13 with an average rent of £534 .

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