Houses to rent in West Lothian

Frequently asked questions about renting in West Lothian

What is the average rent in West Lothian?

The average rent for a home in West Lothian is £1,115 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £975 a month. This is based on the 55 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in West Lothian rents for £900 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,400 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £500 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £695 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,750 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in West Lothian?

Most rents in West Lothian are between £620 and £2,200 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £820 a month, and one in five £1,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in West Lothian?

There are 57 homes to rent in West Lothian on Houses right now, plus 20 already let agreed. 79 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in West Lothian?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in West Lothian over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £995 a month, 4.7% higher than the year before (£950 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in West Lothian?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 74% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in West Lothian?

Around 6.5% gross. That compares a typical rent of £975 a month with a typical sold price of £180,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in West Lothian?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in West Lothian. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £895 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,920 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near West Lothian?

Of the areas around West Lothian, North Lanarkshire is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £825 a month, followed by South Lanarkshire (£900 a month) and Clackmannanshire (£1,100 a month). West Lothian itself is £975 a month.

Are rental homes in West Lothian furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in West Lothian that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

Which train stations are in or near West Lothian?

Stations in West Lothian include West Calder, Livingston North, Addiewell and Bathgate.