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Lowest Rent in Scotland

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest rent

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Lowest Rent — Scotland

1 Isle of Lewis $1,062
2 Stornoway $1,062
3 Hawick $1,067
4 Galashiels $1,067
5 Peebles $1,067
6 Selkirk $1,067
7 Kelso $1,067
8 Elgin $1,078
9 Forres $1,078
10 Buckie $1,078
11 Lossiemouth $1,078
12 Dundee $1,107
13 Dumfries $1,108
14 Stranraer $1,108
15 Annan $1,108
16 Locharbriggs $1,108
17 Alloa $1,151
18 Tullibody $1,151
19 Sauchie $1,151
20 Tillicoultry $1,151
21 Greenock $1,164
22 Port Glasgow $1,164
23 Gourock $1,164
24 Arbroath $1,184
25 Forfar $1,184
26 Montrose $1,184
27 Carnoustie $1,184
28 Monifieth $1,184
29 Brechin $1,184
30 Kirriemuir $1,184
31 Kilmarnock $1,205
32 Cumnock $1,205
33 Stewarton $1,205
34 Glasgow $1,210
35 Falkirk $1,220
36 Grangemouth $1,220
37 Stenhousemuir $1,220
38 Larbert $1,220
39 Denny $1,220
40 Polmont $1,220
41 Bonnybridge $1,220
42 Musselburgh $1,229
43 Tranent $1,229
44 Prestonpans $1,229
45 Haddington $1,229
46 Dunbar $1,229
47 North Berwick $1,229
48 Cockenzie $1,229
49 Dunfermline $1,236
50 Kirkcaldy $1,236
51 Glenrothes $1,236
52 Saint Andrews $1,236
53 Rosyth $1,236
54 Cowdenbeath $1,236
55 Methil $1,236
56 Dalgety Bay $1,236
57 Cupar $1,236
58 Leven $1,236
59 Kelty $1,236
60 Lochgelly $1,236
61 Burntisland $1,236
62 Ballingry $1,236
63 Inverkeithing $1,236
64 Helensburgh $1,239
65 Oban $1,239
66 Dunoon $1,239
67 Isle of Bute $1,239
68 Livingston $1,249
69 Meikle Earnock $1,249
70 Dalserf $1,249
71 Bo’ness $1,249
72 Armadale $1,249
73 Westhill $1,249
74 Blackburn $1,249
75 Isle of Arran $1,249
76 Paisley $1,262
77 Inverness $1,262
78 Renfrew $1,262
79 Johnstone $1,262
80 Erskine $1,262
81 Nairn $1,262
82 Linwood $1,262
83 Thurso $1,262
84 Wick $1,262
85 Houston $1,262
86 Fort William $1,262
87 Alness $1,262
88 Elderslie $1,262
89 Dingwall $1,262
90 Perth $1,268
91 Blairgowrie and Rattray $1,268
92 Crieff $1,268
93 Auchterarder $1,268
94 Clydebank $1,270
95 Vale of Leven $1,270
96 Dumbarton $1,270
97 Bonhill $1,270
98 Dalmuir $1,270
99 Duntocher $1,270
100 Alexandria $1,270

Cities with the lowest rents in Scotland offer affordable rental housing options for residents. Isle of Lewis has a median rent of just $1,062 per month.

Low rental costs can significantly improve quality of life by leaving more disposable income for savings, healthcare, education, and recreation. These cities appeal to students, young professionals starting their careers, and retirees on fixed incomes.

Affordable rental markets often exist in cities with lower overall demand, but many are experiencing renewed interest from remote workers and companies seeking lower-cost locations for operations.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At $1,062/month, renting in Isle of Lewis costs about $35 per day.
  • 2. Affordable rent allows residents to save more, invest more, and enjoy a higher quality of life on the same income.
  • 3. Many low-rent cities are experiencing an influx of remote workers who discovered they can maintain their salary while dramatically reducing housing costs.

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