Houses to rent in Galashiels, Scottish Borders

There are 53 results for Galashiels, Scottish Borders. Rental prices in Galashiels range from £795 pcm to £1.5k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.


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Rental market around Galashiels

Average rent £1,079 pcm within 20 km · typical £973 pcm
Most rents £621 – £1,500 pcm within 20 km
Homes to rent 5 in Galashiels · 12 within 20 km
New to rent 9 in the last 30 days · within 20 km
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months · within 20 km
Rents, year on year +11.1% homes newly listed · within 20 km
Gross rental yield 7.8% typical rent vs sold price · within 20 km

What's to rent

12 homes within 20 km of Galashiels · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 25.0% 3 · £825
Terraced houses 25.0% 3 · £950
Detached houses 16.7% 2 · £1.3k
Other homes 16.7% 2 · £848
Bungalows 8.3% 1 · £795
Semi-detached houses 8.3% 1 · £1.2k

How many bedrooms

within 20 km of Galashiels · share, count and typical rent
2 bedrooms 25.0% 3 · £700
3 bedrooms 41.7% 5 · £875
4 bedrooms 25.0% 3 · £1.3k
5+ bedrooms 8.3% 1 · £1.5k

Rent bands

12 homes within 20 km of Galashiels
Under £800 pcm 25.0% 3
£800 – £880 pcm 16.7% 2
£880 – £1,200 pcm 25.0% 3
£1,200 – £1,300 pcm 16.7% 2
£1,300 pcm and over 16.7% 2

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 20 km of Galashiels · +20.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Galashiels 2024 Q4: £625 pcm (56 new listings) £625 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £663 pcm (20 new listings) £663 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £650 pcm (40 new listings) £650 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £700 pcm (30 new listings) £700 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £713 pcm (28 new listings) £713 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £773 pcm (26 new listings) £773 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £685 pcm (31 new listings) £685 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £750 pcm (36 new listings) £750 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Galashiels

stations in Galashiels

Based on 12 homes to rent on Houses now, 140 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 Galashiels

What is the average rent in Galashiels?

There are only 5 homes to rent in Galashiels itself, so these figures cover the 12 homes to rent within 20 km. The average rent for a home within 20 km of Galashiels is £1,080 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £975 a month.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Galashiels?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 20 km of Galashiels rents for £700 a month and a 3-bedroom home £875 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £175 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,250 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Galashiels?

Most rents within 20 km of Galashiels are between £620 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 Galashiels?

There are 5 homes to rent in Galashiels on Houses right now. Within 20 km there are 12, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 9 new listings came onto the market within 20 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Galashiels?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 20 km of Galashiels over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £750 a month, 11% higher than the year before (£675 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 10%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Galashiels?

Within 20 km of Galashiels, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% 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 Galashiels?

Around 7.8% gross. That compares a typical rent of £975 a month with a typical sold price of £150,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Galashiels?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent within 20 km of Galashiels. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses.

Are rental homes in Galashiels furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes within 20 km of Galashiels that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

Which train stations are in or near Galashiels?

Stations in Galashiels include Galashiels.