Edinburgh Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Edinburgh'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 Edinburgh?

The average monthly rent for a house in Edinburgh is £1,748, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,248 for a two-bedroom, £1,596 for a three-bedroom, £2,096 for a four-bedroom, and £3,045 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Edinburgh feature gardens and parking?

In Edinburgh, 88% of houses have a garden and 88% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Edinburgh?

The housing mix in Edinburgh is 30% detached, 22% semi-detached, 43% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,748
Average Rent
£1,248
2 Bed
£1,596
3 Bed
£2,096
4 Bed
£3,045
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
88%
Include parking
Detached: 30%
Semi-Detached: 22%
Terraced: 43%
Other: 5%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Edinburgh is EH39, where the average monthly rent is £4,900. The second and third most expensive areas are EH3 with an average rent of £2,725 and EH13 with an average rent of £2,700 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Edinburgh is EH51, where the average monthly rent is £1,033. The second and third cheapest areas are EH27 with an average rent of £1,100 and EH47 with an average rent of £1,141 .

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 Edinburgh?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Edinburgh is £1,183, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £954 for a one-bedroom, £1,184 for a two-bedroom, £1,687 for a three-bedroom, and £2,191 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Edinburgh feature balconies and parking?

In Edinburgh, 6% of flats have a balcony and 71% include parking.

£1,183
Average Rent
£954
1 Bed
£1,184
2 Bed
£1,687
3 Bed
£2,191
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
71%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Edinburgh is EH2, where the average monthly rent is £2,038. The second and third most expensive areas are EH3 with an average rent of £1,903 and EH9 with an average rent of £1,863 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Edinburgh is EH44, where the average monthly rent is £725. The second and third cheapest areas are EH47 with an average rent of £755 and EH51 with an average rent of £764 .

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