Midlothian Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Midlothian'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 Midlothian?

The average monthly rent for a house in Midlothian is £1,584, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,271 for a two-bedroom, £1,525 for a three-bedroom, £2,057 for a four-bedroom, and £2,482 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Midlothian feature gardens and parking?

In Midlothian, 90% of houses have a garden and 92% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Midlothian?

The housing mix in Midlothian is 23% detached, 29% semi-detached, 43% terraced, and 4% other.

£1,584
Average Rent
£1,271
2 Bed
£1,525
3 Bed
£2,057
4 Bed
£2,482
5 Bed
90%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
92%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 43%
Other: 4%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Midlothian is EH10, where the average monthly rent is £2,388. The second and third most expensive areas are EH20 with an average rent of £1,717 and EH25 with an average rent of £1,687 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Midlothian is EH19, where the average monthly rent is £1,281. The second and third cheapest areas are EH37 with an average rent of £1,390 and EH23 with an average rent of £1,404 .

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 Midlothian?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Midlothian is £1,175, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £907 for a one-bedroom, £1,111 for a two-bedroom, £1,428 for a three-bedroom, and £2,419 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Midlothian feature balconies and parking?

In Midlothian, 6% of flats have a balcony and 74% include parking.

£1,175
Average Rent
£907
1 Bed
£1,111
2 Bed
£1,428
3 Bed
£2,419
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
74%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Midlothian is EH10, where the average monthly rent is £1,833. The second and third most expensive areas are EH16 with an average rent of £1,594 and EH18 with an average rent of £1,150 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Midlothian is EH23, where the average monthly rent is £985. The second and third cheapest areas are EH26 with an average rent of £986 and EH25 with an average rent of £1,013 .

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