Midlothian Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Midlothian's 2025 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 £1,570, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,187 for a two-bedroom, £1,550 for a three-bedroom, £1,918 for a four-bedroom, and £2,574 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Midlothian feature gardens and parking?

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

What is the breakdown of property types in Midlothian?

The housing mix in Midlothian is 26% detached, 22% semi-detached, 46% terraced, and 6% other.

£1,570
Average Rent
£1,187
2 Bed
£1,550
3 Bed
£1,918
4 Bed
£2,574
5 Bed
92%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
92%
Include parking
Detached: 26%
Semi-Detached: 22%
Terraced: 46%
Other: 6%

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 £2,407. The second and third most expensive areas are EH25 with an average rent of £1,724 and EH20 with an average rent of £1,717 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Midlothian is EH26, where the average monthly rent is £1,257. The second and third cheapest areas are EH22 with an average rent of £1,267 and EH37 with an average rent of £1,325 .

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 £1,133, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £882 for a one-bedroom, £1,102 for a two-bedroom, £1,405 for a three-bedroom, and £2,112 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.

£1,133
Average Rent
£882
1 Bed
£1,102
2 Bed
£1,405
3 Bed
£2,112
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 £1,651. The second and third most expensive areas are EH16 with an average rent of £1,373 and EH25 with an average rent of £1,100 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Midlothian is EH26, where the average monthly rent is £964. The second and third cheapest areas are EH23 with an average rent of £965 and EH20 with an average rent of £1,015 .

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