Houses to rent in Midlothian
There are 76 results for Midlothian. Rental prices in Midlothian range from £897 pcm to £2.2k pcm with an average price of £1.5k pcm.
Properties to rent in Midlothian
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Rental market in Midlothian
What's to rent
34 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
34 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 53% | 41% |
| Typical rent | £1,675 pcm | £988 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Typical time to let | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +4.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Midlothian
typical rent, cheapest first- Fife £995 pcm
- Scottish Borders £998 pcm
- West Lothian £1,100 pcm
- Midlothian £1,185 pcm
- East Lothian Council £1,250 pcm
Getting to know Midlothian
stations in MidlothianBased on 34 homes to rent on Houses now, 474 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 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Midlothian
What is the average rent in Midlothian?
The average rent for a home in Midlothian is £1,430 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,185 a month. This is based on the 34 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Midlothian?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Midlothian rents for £1,025 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,595 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £575 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,180 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Midlothian?
Most rents in Midlothian are between £910 and £2,180 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £960 a month, and one in five £2,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Midlothian?
There are 28 homes to rent in Midlothian on Houses right now, plus 5 already let agreed. 49 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Midlothian?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Midlothian over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,195 a month, 8.6% higher than the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 9%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are down 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Midlothian?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 76% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Midlothian?
Around 7.0% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,185 a month with a typical sold price of £203,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Midlothian?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Midlothian. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £990 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £2,100 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Midlothian?
Of the areas around Midlothian, Fife is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £995 a month, followed by Scottish Borders (£1,000 a month) and West Lothian (£1,100 a month). Midlothian itself is £1,185 a month.
Are rental homes in Midlothian furnished?
About a third of rental homes in Midlothian that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
Which train stations are in or near Midlothian?
Stations in Midlothian include Newtongrange, Eskbank, Gorebridge and Shawfair.