Scotland rents and yields
How does Scotland vary by home size?
Asking rent in Scotland runs from £893/month for 1 bedroom to £3,037/month for 5+ bedrooms.
| Homes | Asking rent | Window | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £893/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +2.8% on the previous 12 months | 16509 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,071/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +1.9% on the previous 12 months | 27540 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,458/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +1.3% on the previous 12 months | 10006 |
| 4 bedrooms | £2,231/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +3.9% on the previous 12 months | 2859 |
| 5+ bedrooms | £3,037/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 | +2.9% on the previous 12 months | 1265 |
Asking rent per calendar month by bedroom band: the monthly medians of lettings that came to market, weighted by their dated listings, within the last 12 calendar months, from portal listings. A band with fewer than 30 dated listings in the year is not published.
Where does Scotland rank?
City of Edinburgh leads the 29 local authorities within Scotland for asking rent, at £1,528/month.
Asking rent · local authorities within Scotland
City of Edinburgh leads the 29 local authorities within Scotland for asking rent, at £1,528/month.
| # | Area | Asking rent | Period | Sample | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Edinburgh | £1,528/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 4,922 | measured |
| 2 | East Renfrewshire | £1,317/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 351 | measured |
| 3 | Glasgow City | £1,237/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 5,251 | measured |
| 4 | East Lothian | £1,205/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 346 | measured |
| 5 | Midlothian | £1,196/month | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 254 | measured |
Full table: asking rent across local authorities within Scotland
Gross yield, asking basis · local authorities within Scotland
Aberdeen City leads the 29 local authorities within Scotland for gross yield, asking basis, at 9.1%.
| # | Area | Gross yield, asking basis | Period | Sample | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen City | 9.1% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 4,646 | measured |
| 2 | Glasgow City | 8.3% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 17,517 | measured |
| 3 | Dundee City | 7.8% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures · 11 of 12 months observed | 553 | measured |
| 4 | West Dunbartonshire | 7.1% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 294 | measured |
| 5 | City of Edinburgh | 6.3% | 12 months to Sep 2026 · from monthly figures | 18,397 | measured |
Full table: gross yield, asking basis across local authorities within Scotland
Where next from Scotland?
- Aberdeen CityLocal authority · Asking £1,539/m² · Sep 2026
- AberdeenshireLocal authority · Asking £1,671/m² · Sep 2026
- AngusLocal authority · Asking £1,986/m² · Sep 2026
- Argyll and ButeLocal authority · Asking £2,231/m² · Sep 2026
- City of EdinburghLocal authority · Asking £3,775/m² · Sep 2026
- ClackmannanshireLocal authority · Asking £2,189/m² · Sep 2026
- Dumfries and GallowayLocal authority · Asking £1,773/m² · Sep 2026
- Dundee CityLocal authority · Asking £2,019/m² · Sep 2026
- East AyrshireLocal authority · Asking £1,699/m² · Sep 2026
- East DunbartonshireLocal authority · Asking £2,976/m² · Sep 2026
- East LothianLocal authority · Asking £3,162/m² · Sep 2026
- East RenfrewshireLocal authority · Asking £3,027/m² · Sep 2026
Construction costs Context for residential research
Sector and regional evidence. These figures are not a quote for an individual property.
Reading the cost index and the regional factors…
Everything else about Scotland
- Property values in ScotlandEvery addressable home with its floor area, tenure and last recorded sale.
- Land and development sites in ScotlandRegistered land with its area, tenure and what stands on it.
- Houses and flats for sale in ScotlandWhat is on the market right now, with the evidence beside each asking price.
- Flats and houses to rent in ScotlandWhat is available to rent, with the recorded rent and yield beside each asking price.
- Sold house prices in ScotlandRegistered completions from Price Paid, newest first.
- Planning applications in ScotlandWhat was proposed, who decided it and whether it was approved.
- Estate agents in ScotlandWho actually lists here, ranked by volume over 12 months.