Fife Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Fife'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 Fife?

The average monthly rent for a house in Fife is £1,208, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £940 for a two-bedroom, £1,231 for a three-bedroom, £1,651 for a four-bedroom, and £2,367 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Fife feature gardens and parking?

In Fife, 80% of houses have a garden and 74% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Fife?

The housing mix in Fife is 23% detached, 30% semi-detached, 33% terraced, and 14% other.

£1,208
Average Rent
£940
2 Bed
£1,231
3 Bed
£1,651
4 Bed
£2,367
5 Bed
80%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
74%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 33%
Other: 14%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Fife is KY12, where the average monthly rent is £1,802. The second and third most expensive areas are KY16 with an average rent of £1,681 and FK14 with an average rent of £1,680 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Fife is KY8, where the average monthly rent is £785. The second and third cheapest areas are KY5 with an average rent of £886 and KY6 with an average rent of £908 .

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 Fife?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Fife is £861, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £675 for a one-bedroom, £864 for a two-bedroom, £1,065 for a three-bedroom, and £1,636 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Fife feature balconies and parking?

In Fife, 3% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.

£861
Average Rent
£675
1 Bed
£864
2 Bed
£1,065
3 Bed
£1,636
4 Bed
3%
Have a balcony
69%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Fife is KY16, where the average monthly rent is £1,859. The second and third most expensive areas are FK14 with an average rent of £1,393 and KY9 with an average rent of £1,200 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Fife is KY8, where the average monthly rent is £615. The second and third cheapest areas are KY4 with an average rent of £666 and KY14 with an average rent of £685 .

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