Scottish Borders Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Scottish Borders'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 Scottish Borders?

The average monthly rent for a house in Scottish Borders is £1,119, costing on average N/A per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £834 for a two-bedroom, £1,049 for a three-bedroom, £1,590 for a four-bedroom, and £1,748 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Scottish Borders feature gardens and parking?

In Scottish Borders, 91% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Scottish Borders?

The housing mix in Scottish Borders is 23% detached, 32% semi-detached, 27% terraced, and 17% other.

£1,119
Average Rent
£834
2 Bed
£1,049
3 Bed
£1,590
4 Bed
£1,748
5 Bed
91%
Have a garden
N/A
per sqft
89%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 32%
Terraced: 27%
Other: 17%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Scottish Borders is EH45, where the average monthly rent is £1,799. The second and third most expensive areas are EH46 with an average rent of £1,550 and EH26 with an average rent of £1,442 .

What is the cheapest area in Scottish Borders to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Scottish Borders is TD14, where the average monthly rent is £759. The second and third cheapest areas are TD15 with an average rent of £776 and TD9 with an average rent of £780 .

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 Scottish Borders?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Scottish Borders is £682, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £602 for a one-bedroom, £724 for a two-bedroom, £865 for a three-bedroom, and £983 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Scottish Borders feature balconies and parking?

In Scottish Borders, 1% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.

£682
Average Rent
£602
1 Bed
£724
2 Bed
£865
3 Bed
£983
4 Bed
1%
Have a balcony
69%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Scottish Borders is EH26, where the average monthly rent is £986. The second and third most expensive areas are EH23 with an average rent of £985 and TD6 with an average rent of £881 .

What is the cheapest area in Scottish Borders to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Scottish Borders is TD11, where the average monthly rent is £450. The second and third cheapest areas are TD8 with an average rent of £532 and TD9 with an average rent of £541 .

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