Scotland
Average rent in Edinburgh (2026)
The average 1-bed rent in Edinburgh is £1,305 a month, and a 2-bed is £1,700.
That is 17% above the UK average 1-bed rent of £1,115 and makes Edinburgh the 8th most expensive of the 109 cities and towns we track.
- 1-bed average
- £1,305
- Per week
- £301
- UK rank
- 8th of 109
- Take-home needed (30%)
- £4,350
Rent in Edinburgh by bedrooms
| Property | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,305 | £301 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,700 | £392 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,990 | £459 |
Indicative 2026/27 averages. Rents vary by neighbourhood, property condition and EPC rating. Use the rental value calculator to estimate a specific property.
What salary do you need to rent in Edinburgh?
Monthly take-home pay you need so that the average rent stays within each share of your income. The usual guideline is no more than 30%.
| Property | Comfortable (28%) | Guideline (30%) | Stretch (35%) | Minimum (40%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed (£1,305) | £4,661 | £4,350 | £3,729 | £3,263 |
| 2-bed (£1,700) | £6,072 | £5,667 | £4,858 | £4,250 |
Many letting agents also ask for a gross annual income of around 30 times the monthly rent, which for a 1-bed here is about £39,150 a year. This is an agent referencing rule, separate from your own budget. Not sure what your take-home is? Work it out here.
Edinburgh compared with the rest of Scotland
Across the 8 places we track in Scotland, 1-bed rents run from £630 in Dundee to £1,305 in Edinburgh. The middle value is £810, and Edinburgh is 1st most expensive in the region.
| Place | 1-bed | 2-bed |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (this page) | £1,305 | £1,700 |
| Glasgow | £855 | £1,065 |
| Stirling | £855 | £1,065 |
| Aberdeen | £810 | £980 |
| Livingston | £810 | £1,020 |
| Inverness | £765 | £935 |
| Perth | £765 | £935 |
| Dundee | £630 | £810 |
Places with similar rents
If you are weighing up where to live, these places have a 1-bed rent closest to Edinburgh. The cheapest place we track is Hartlepool at £540.
Renting in Edinburgh: common questions
What is the average rent in Edinburgh?
In 2026/27 the indicative average rent in Edinburgh is £1,305 a month for a 1-bedroom property and £1,700 a month for a 2-bedroom property, and £1,990 for a 3-bedroom property. That makes Edinburgh the 8th most expensive of the 109 UK cities and towns we track.
How much do I need to earn to rent a 1-bed in Edinburgh?
To keep a £1,305 rent at the 30% guideline you need monthly take-home pay of about £4,350. For a more comfortable 28% share it is £4,661, and the absolute minimum at 40% is £3,263.
Is Edinburgh cheaper than London?
Yes. A 1-bed in Edinburgh averages £1,305 a month against £1,890 in London, a difference of £585 a month.
How much is weekly rent in Edinburgh?
A 1-bed at £1,305 a month works out at roughly £301 a week, or £15,660 a year. A 2-bed at £1,700 a month is roughly £392 a week.
How does Edinburgh compare with the rest of Scotland?
Across the 8 places we track in Scotland, 1-bed rents range from £630 in Dundee to £1,305 in Edinburgh, with a middle value of £810. Edinburgh is 1st most expensive in the region.
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Figures are indicative averages for 2026/27, rounded for planning, and are for information only. They are not financial, legal or housing advice. See our methodology for how the figures are produced. Last reviewed October 2026.