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Highest Rent in Scotland

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Scotland

1 Lerwick $1,477
2 Newton Mearns $1,469
3 Barrhead $1,469
4 Giffnock $1,469
5 Clarkston $1,469
6 Neilston $1,469
7 Bearsden $1,421
8 Bishopbriggs $1,421
9 Kirkintilloch $1,421
10 Milngavie $1,421
11 Lenzie $1,421
12 Peterhead $1,386
13 Fraserburgh $1,386
14 Inverurie $1,386
15 Stonehaven $1,386
16 Ellon $1,386
17 Portlethen $1,386
18 Banchory $1,386
19 Turriff $1,386
20 Stirling $1,383
21 Dunblane $1,383
22 Bannockburn $1,383
23 Bridge of Allan $1,383
24 Kirkwall $1,379
25 Edinburgh $1,371
26 Queensferry $1,371
27 Colinton $1,371
28 Currie $1,371
29 Balerno $1,371
30 Ayr $1,368
31 Prestwick $1,368
32 Troon $1,368
33 Girvan $1,368
34 Bonnyrigg $1,308
35 Penicuik $1,308
36 Mayfield $1,308
37 Dalkeith $1,308
38 Loanhead $1,308
39 Gorebridge $1,308
40 East Kilbride $1,306
41 Hamilton $1,306
42 Rutherglen $1,306
43 Cambuslang $1,306
44 Blantyre $1,306
45 High Blantyre $1,306
46 Larkhall $1,306
47 Carluke $1,306
48 Lanark $1,306
49 Strathaven $1,306
50 Bothwell $1,306
51 Uddingston $1,306
52 Stonehouse $1,306
53 Cumbernauld $1,304
54 Coatbridge $1,304
55 Airdrie $1,304
56 Motherwell $1,304
57 Wishaw $1,304
58 Bellshill $1,304
59 Viewpark $1,304
60 Mossend $1,304
61 Kilsyth $1,304
62 Shotts $1,304
63 Moodiesburn $1,304
64 Stepps $1,304
65 Chapelhall $1,304
66 Newarthill $1,304
67 Newmains $1,304
68 New Stevenston $1,304
69 Holytown $1,304
70 Irvine $1,280
71 Kilwinning $1,280
72 Saltcoats $1,280
73 Largs $1,280
74 Ardrossan $1,280
75 Stevenston $1,280
76 Kilbirnie $1,280
77 Beith $1,280
78 Dalry $1,280
79 Bathgate $1,274
80 Broxburn $1,274
81 Linlithgow $1,274
82 Whitburn $1,274
83 Aberdeen $1,271
84 Nigg $1,271
85 Cove $1,271
86 Dyce $1,271
87 Clydebank $1,270
88 Vale of Leven $1,270
89 Dumbarton $1,270
90 Bonhill $1,270
91 Dalmuir $1,270
92 Duntocher $1,270
93 Alexandria $1,270
94 Faifley $1,270
95 Perth $1,268
96 Blairgowrie and Rattray $1,268
97 Crieff $1,268
98 Auchterarder $1,268
99 Paisley $1,262
100 Inverness $1,262

Cities with the highest rents in Scotland reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Lerwick leads with a median rent of $1,477 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Lerwick pay $1,477/month — that's $17,724 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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