Houses to rent in Scottish Borders
There are 72 results for Scottish Borders. Rental prices in Scottish Borders range from £714 pcm to £1.5k pcm with an average price of £1.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in Scottish Borders
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Rental market in Scottish Borders
What's to rent
24 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
24 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 25% | 58% |
| Typical rent | £968 pcm | £873 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +1.9% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Scottish Borders
typical rent, cheapest first- Northumberland £825 pcm
- Scottish Borders £925 pcm
- Fife £1,000 pcm
- Midlothian £1,138 pcm
- East Lothian Council £1,275 pcm
Getting to know Scottish Borders
stations in Scottish BordersBased on 24 homes to rent on Houses now, 219 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 Scottish Borders
What is the average rent in Scottish Borders?
The average rent for a home in Scottish Borders is £1,015 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £925 a month. This is based on the 24 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Scottish Borders?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Scottish Borders rents for £795 a month and a 3-bedroom home £970 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £175 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,500 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Scottish Borders?
Most rents in Scottish Borders are between £550 and £1,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £800 a month, and one in five £1,300 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Scottish Borders?
There are 24 homes to rent in Scottish Borders on Houses right now, plus 1 already let agreed. 24 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Scottish Borders?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Scottish Borders over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £795 a month, 0.6% lower than the year before (£800 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8%, 2-bedroom homes are up 10% and 3-bedroom homes are down 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Scottish Borders?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Scottish Borders?
Around 6.7% gross. That compares a typical rent of £925 a month with a typical sold price of £165,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Scottish Borders?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Scottish Borders. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Scottish Borders?
Of the areas around Scottish Borders, Northumberland is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £825 a month, followed by Fife (£1,000 a month) and Midlothian (£1,140 a month). Scottish Borders itself is £925 a month.
Are rental homes in Scottish Borders furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in Scottish Borders that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
Which train stations are in or near Scottish Borders?
Stations in Scottish Borders include Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow.