Houses to rent in Dumfries and Galloway
There are 35 results for Dumfries and Galloway. Rental prices in Dumfries and Galloway range from £584 pcm to £2.9k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Dumfries and Galloway
Rental market in Dumfries and Galloway
What's to rent
38 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
38 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 50% | 39% |
| Typical rent | £1,000 pcm | £675 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 2 weeks |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +0.6% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Dumfries and Galloway
typical rent, cheapest first- East Ayrshire £663 pcm
- Cumberland £795 pcm
- South Lanarkshire £850 pcm
- Dumfries and Galloway £950 pcm
- West Lothian £1,100 pcm
Getting to know Dumfries and Galloway
stations in Dumfries and GallowayBased on 38 homes to rent on Houses now, 439 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Dumfries and Galloway
What is the average rent in Dumfries and Galloway?
The average rent for a home in Dumfries and Galloway is £1,040 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £950 a month. This is based on the 38 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Dumfries and Galloway?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Dumfries and Galloway rents for £950 a month and a 3-bedroom home £925 a month. They cost about the same here, because the mix of homes differs. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £625 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,150 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Dumfries and Galloway?
Most rents in Dumfries and Galloway are between £515 and £2,935 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £650 a month, and one in five £1,300 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Dumfries and Galloway?
There are 35 homes to rent in Dumfries and Galloway on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 40 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Dumfries and Galloway over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £775 a month, 11% higher than the year before (£700 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 16% and 3-bedroom homes are up 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Dumfries and Galloway?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 67% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Dumfries and Galloway?
Around 8.4% gross. That compares a typical rent of £950 a month with a typical sold price of £136,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Dumfries and Galloway?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Dumfries and Galloway. Bungalows come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £675 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,150 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Dumfries and Galloway?
Of the areas around Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £665 a month, followed by Cumberland (£795 a month) and South Lanarkshire (£850 a month). Dumfries and Galloway itself is £950 a month.
Are rental homes in Dumfries and Galloway furnished?
About 3 in 10 rental homes in Dumfries and Galloway that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
Which train stations are in or near Dumfries and Galloway?
Stations in Dumfries and Galloway include Sanquhar, Kirkconnel, Dumfries and Lockerbie.