East Lothian Rent Guide and Insights
Discover East Lothian's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in East Lothian?
The average monthly rent for a house in East Lothian is £1,747, costing on average £2 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,138 for a two-bedroom, £1,558 for a three-bedroom, £1,878 for a four-bedroom, and £2,759 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in East Lothian feature gardens and parking?
In East Lothian, 92% of houses have a garden and 78% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in East Lothian?
The housing mix in East Lothian is 38% detached, 15% semi-detached, 44% terraced, and 3% other.
What is the most expensive area in East Lothian to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in East Lothian is EH39, where the average monthly rent is £3,959. The second and third most expensive areas are EH31 with an average rent of £2,420 and EH34 with an average rent of £2,383 .
What is the cheapest area in East Lothian to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in East Lothian is TD11, where the average monthly rent is £740. The second and third cheapest areas are EH33 with an average rent of £1,148 and EH32 with an average rent of £1,193 .
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 East Lothian?
The average monthly rent for a flat in East Lothian is £999, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £814 for a one-bedroom, £1,101 for a two-bedroom, £1,477 for a three-bedroom, and £1,600 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in East Lothian feature balconies and parking?
In East Lothian, 6% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in East Lothian to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in East Lothian is EH39, where the average monthly rent is £1,407. The second and third most expensive areas are EH31 with an average rent of £1,317 and EH21 with an average rent of £1,106 .
What is the cheapest area in East Lothian to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in East Lothian is TD11, where the average monthly rent is £450. The second and third cheapest areas are EH40 with an average rent of £800 and EH42 with an average rent of £946 .
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