West Lothian Rent Guide and Insights

Discover West Lothian'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 West Lothian?

The average monthly rent for a house in West Lothian is £1,414, costing on average N/A per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,006 for a two-bedroom, £1,310 for a three-bedroom, £1,867 for a four-bedroom, and £2,162 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in West Lothian feature gardens and parking?

In West Lothian, 94% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in West Lothian?

The housing mix in West Lothian is 32% detached, 28% semi-detached, 31% terraced, and 10% other.

£1,414
Average Rent
£1,006
2 Bed
£1,310
3 Bed
£1,867
4 Bed
£2,162
5 Bed
94%
Have a garden
N/A
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 32%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 31%
Other: 10%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in West Lothian is EH30, where the average monthly rent is £2,006. The second and third most expensive areas are EH29 with an average rent of £1,995 and EH28 with an average rent of £1,775 .

What is the cheapest area in West Lothian to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in West Lothian is ML7, where the average monthly rent is £844. The second and third cheapest areas are FK1 with an average rent of £1,009 and EH27 with an average rent of £1,100 .

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 West Lothian?

The average monthly rent for a flat in West Lothian is £862, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £716 for a one-bedroom, £893 for a two-bedroom, £1,215 for a three-bedroom, and £1,695 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in West Lothian feature balconies and parking?

In West Lothian, 6% of flats have a balcony and 65% include parking.

£862
Average Rent
£716
1 Bed
£893
2 Bed
£1,215
3 Bed
£1,695
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
65%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in West Lothian is EH30, where the average monthly rent is £1,187. The second and third most expensive areas are EH49 with an average rent of £990 and EH29 with an average rent of £965 .

What is the cheapest area in West Lothian to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in West Lothian is ML11, where the average monthly rent is £605. The second and third cheapest areas are ML7 with an average rent of £678 and EH47 with an average rent of £755 .

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