Kirkwall Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Kirkwall'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 Kirkwall?

The average monthly rent for a house in Kirkwall is £822, costing on average N/A per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £700 for a two-bedroom, £838 for a three-bedroom, £900 for a four-bedroom, and £850 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Kirkwall feature gardens and parking?

In Kirkwall, 53% of houses have a garden and 30% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Kirkwall?

The housing mix in Kirkwall is 30% detached, 4% semi-detached, 22% terraced, and 43% other.

£822
Average Rent
£700
2 Bed
£838
3 Bed
£900
4 Bed
£850
5 Bed
53%
Have a garden
N/A
per sqft
30%
Include parking
Detached: 30%
Semi-Detached: 4%
Terraced: 22%
Other: 43%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Kirkwall is KW12, where the average monthly rent is £925. The second and third most expensive areas are KW9 with an average rent of £875 and KW5 with an average rent of £850 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Kirkwall is KW10, where the average monthly rent is £700. The second and third cheapest areas are KW14 with an average rent of £747 and KW1 with an average rent of £810 .

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 Kirkwall?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Kirkwall is £608, costing on average N/A per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £567 for a one-bedroom, £598 for a two-bedroom, £1,000 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Kirkwall feature balconies and parking?

In Kirkwall, 0% of flats have a balcony and 29% include parking.

£608
Average Rent
£567
1 Bed
£598
2 Bed
£1,000
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
0%
Have a balcony
29%
Include parking
N/A
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Kirkwall is KW14, where the average monthly rent is £670.

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Kirkwall is KW1, where the average monthly rent is £546.

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