Houses to rent in Old Town, City Of Edinburgh
There are 72 results for Old Town, City Of Edinburgh. Rental prices in Old Town range from £878 pcm to £3.6k pcm with an average price of £1.7k pcm.
Properties to rent in Old Town, City Of Edinburgh
Rental market in Old Town
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stations in Old TownBased on 25 homes to rent on Houses now, 759 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 Old Town
What is the average rent in Old Town?
The average rent for a home in Old Town is £1,785 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,590 a month. This is based on the 25 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Old Town?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Old Town rents for £1,675 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,140 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £465 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,340 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,750 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Old Town?
Most rents in Old Town are between £930 and £3,600 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,300 a month, and one in five £2,700 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Old Town?
There are 24 homes to rent in Old Town on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 34 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Old Town?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Old Town over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,495 a month, 3.1% higher than the year before (£1,450 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 5%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Old Town?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 69% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Old Town?
Around 5.1% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,590 a month with a typical sold price of £374,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Old Town?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in Old Town. Detached houses come next.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Old Town?
Of the areas around Old Town, Broughton is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,400 a month, followed by Edinburgh (£1,430 a month) and New Town (£1,650 a month). Old Town itself is £1,590 a month.
Are rental homes in Old Town furnished?
Almost all rental homes in Old Town that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
Which train stations are in or near Old Town?
Stations in Old Town include Edinburgh.