Motherwell Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Motherwell'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 Motherwell?

The average monthly rent for a house in Motherwell is £1,095, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £844 for a two-bedroom, £1,097 for a three-bedroom, £1,740 for a four-bedroom, and £2,422 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Motherwell feature gardens and parking?

In Motherwell, 85% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Motherwell?

The housing mix in Motherwell is 15% detached, 30% semi-detached, 46% terraced, and 9% other.

£1,095
Average Rent
£844
2 Bed
£1,097
3 Bed
£1,740
4 Bed
£2,422
5 Bed
85%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
80%
Include parking
Detached: 15%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 46%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Motherwell is ML8, where the average monthly rent is £1,335. The second and third most expensive areas are ML11 with an average rent of £1,331 and ML12 with an average rent of £1,177 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Motherwell is ML7, where the average monthly rent is £922. The second and third cheapest areas are ML2 with an average rent of £931 and ML5 with an average rent of £990 .

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 Motherwell?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Motherwell is £711, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £602 for a one-bedroom, £736 for a two-bedroom, £867 for a three-bedroom, and £1,060 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Motherwell feature balconies and parking?

In Motherwell, 5% of flats have a balcony and 67% include parking.

£711
Average Rent
£602
1 Bed
£736
2 Bed
£867
3 Bed
£1,060
4 Bed
5%
Have a balcony
67%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Motherwell is ML5, where the average monthly rent is £793. The second and third most expensive areas are ML10 with an average rent of £768 and ML1 with an average rent of £756 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Motherwell is ML9, where the average monthly rent is £644. The second and third cheapest areas are ML11 with an average rent of £647 and ML2 with an average rent of £674 .

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