Dumfries and Galloway Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Dumfries and Galloway'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 and Galloway?

The average monthly rent for a house in Dumfries and Galloway is £807, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £710 for a two-bedroom, £868 for a three-bedroom, £1,154 for a four-bedroom, and £1,350 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Dumfries and Galloway feature gardens and parking?

In Dumfries and Galloway, 76% of houses have a garden and 61% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Dumfries and Galloway?

The housing mix in Dumfries and Galloway is 20% detached, 22% semi-detached, 29% terraced, and 30% other.

£807
Average Rent
£710
2 Bed
£868
3 Bed
£1,154
4 Bed
£1,350
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
61%
Include parking
Detached: 20%
Semi-Detached: 22%
Terraced: 29%
Other: 30%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Dumfries and Galloway is ML12, where the average monthly rent is £992. The second and third most expensive areas are DG11 with an average rent of £972 and DG7 with an average rent of £929 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Dumfries and Galloway is DG13, where the average monthly rent is £600. The second and third cheapest areas are DG8 with an average rent of £660 and DG16 with an average rent of £690 .

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 and Galloway?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Dumfries and Galloway is £580, costing on average N/A per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £571 for a one-bedroom, £581 for a two-bedroom, £569 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Dumfries and Galloway feature balconies and parking?

In Dumfries and Galloway, 1% of flats have a balcony and 51% include parking.

£580
Average Rent
£571
1 Bed
£581
2 Bed
£569
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
1%
Have a balcony
51%
Include parking
N/A
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Dumfries and Galloway is DG5, where the average monthly rent is £750. The second and third most expensive areas are ML12 with an average rent of £680 and DG12 with an average rent of £600 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dumfries and Galloway is DG9, where the average monthly rent is £450. The second and third cheapest areas are DG13 with an average rent of £523 and DG11 with an average rent of £525 .

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