Average Rent in Edinburgh 2026 (By Area & Property Type)
By Wealthvieu · Updated
The average rent for a 1-bedroom flat in Edinburgh is approximately £1,100/month in 2026. Scotland’s capital is the most expensive Scottish city and among the priciest outside London.
Average Rent by Property Type
Property Type
Average Rent
Room in shared flat
£600
Studio
£850
1-Bedroom
£1,100
2-Bedroom
£1,450
3-Bedroom
£1,800
Rent by Area
Area
1-BR Avg
Notes
New Town
£1,300
Central, Georgian elegance
Old Town
£1,200
Historic, tourist area
Stockbridge
£1,150
Village feel, trendy
Bruntsfield/Marchmont
£1,050
Popular, near Meadows
Leith
£1,000
Waterfront, gentrifying
Haymarket
£1,100
Central, good transport
Morningside
£1,000
Family, suburban feel
Gorgie/Dalry
£900
Most affordable central
Portobello
£1,000
Seaside, charming
Edinburgh vs. Glasgow
Factor
Edinburgh
Glasgow
1-BR rent
£1,100
£800
Difference
—
27% cheaper
Job market
Finance, tourism, tech
Creative, healthcare
Annual savings in Glasgow
—
£3,600
Income Needed
Scenario
Monthly Rent
Salary Needed
Room share
£600
£24,000
1-Bedroom
£1,100
£44,000
2-Bedroom
£1,450
£58,000
Bottom Line
Edinburgh at £1,100/month is Scotland’s priciest but offers world-class culture, strong job prospects, and a beautiful setting. For savings, Leith and Gorgie offer central locations at lower prices. Glasgow remains 27% cheaper for those flexible on city.