Average monthly rent in Scotland
Average monthly rent in Scotland stood at £1,013 per month in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Private rents table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Private rents table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly rent by region | |||||||||||
| Scotland | 1,013 | 1,016 | 1,012 | 1,009 | 1,019 | 1,022 | 1,022 | 1,021 | 1,018 | 1,012 | |
| Northern Ireland | 874 | 875 | 877 | 876 | 877 | 880 | 875 | 875 |
Understanding average monthly rent in Scotland
Private residential rental prices across Scotland are compiled to establish this average monthly lease measure, stated in British pounds. The underlying data sources encompass administrative tenancy records and letting market inputs, capturing private sector agreements while leaving out social housing and commercial rentals. This series provides a dedicated territorial benchmark that diverges from sibling rows covering other parts of the United Kingdom.
Reading these figures accurately requires factoring in potential revisions to initial estimates as additional administrative returns are processed. Because tenancy agreements exhibit recurring seasonal patterns, comparing figures against the same period twelve months prior is generally more informative than sequential monthly changes. Users should avoid equating this nominal monetary average with official inflation indices that measure percentage price movements over time.
Frequently asked questions
- Are Scottish social housing tenancies included in the calculation?
- No, the series focuses exclusively on the private rented sector.
- What is the most reliable way to assess rental price movements here?
- Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to bypass seasonal leasing distortions.
- Can this Scottish average be compared directly to London figures?
- Direct comparisons reflect very different local housing markets and structural property types.