Edinburgh Rent Guide and Insights
Discover 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 Edinburgh?
The average monthly rent for a house in Edinburgh is £1,697, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,263 for a two-bedroom, £1,631 for a three-bedroom, £2,202 for a four-bedroom, and £2,941 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Edinburgh feature gardens and parking?
In Edinburgh, 84% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Edinburgh?
The housing mix in Edinburgh is 26% detached, 25% semi-detached, 45% terraced, and 5% other.
What is the most expensive area in Edinburgh to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Edinburgh is EH39, where the average monthly rent is £2,997. The second and third most expensive areas are EH3 with an average rent of £2,589 and EH35 with an average rent of £2,500 .
What is the cheapest area in Edinburgh to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Edinburgh is EH51, where the average monthly rent is £1,020. The second and third cheapest areas are EH55 with an average rent of £1,105 and EH32 with an average rent of £1,145 .
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 Edinburgh?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Edinburgh is £1,197, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £928 for a one-bedroom, £1,176 for a two-bedroom, £1,654 for a three-bedroom, and £2,429 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Edinburgh feature balconies and parking?
In Edinburgh, 6% of flats have a balcony and 71% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Edinburgh to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in 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 Edinburgh to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Edinburgh is EH43, where the average monthly rent is £550. The second and third cheapest areas are EH44 with an average rent of £719 and EH51 with an average rent of £742 .
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