The average gross rental yield in Edinburgh is indicatively around 5.3%. That figure comes from a typical Edinburgh property price of £330,000 and a median monthly rent of £1,450 (Scotland) — i.e. £1,450 × 12 ÷ £330,000 × 100.
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Gross yields vary a lot by property size. Using Edinburgh's £330,000 average price against the median rent for each property size gives an indicative gross yield:
| Bedrooms | Median monthly rent | Indicative gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,100 | 4.0% |
| 2 beds | £1,450 | 5.3% |
| 3 beds | £1,900 | 6.9% |
| 4 beds | £2,600 | 9.5% |
Scotland medians, Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics & Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics (2024).
At around 5.3%, Edinburgh's indicative gross yield sits below the roughly 6.2% UK average — common in higher-price areas, where investors often weigh yield against expected capital growth. Remember that net yield — after mortgage, maintenance, agency fees, insurance and other costs — is what really matters, and our calculator works that out too.
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The median monthly rent in Edinburgh is around £1,450, with £1,100 for a 1-bedroom and £2,600 for a 4-bedroom. Figures are medians for the wider Scotland area (2024), not a specific property.
The indicative gross rental yield in Edinburgh is around 5.3%, against a UK average of roughly 6.2%. That is a gross figure: annual rent as a percentage of the purchase price, before any costs are deducted.
It depends on what you are optimising for. Edinburgh's indicative gross yield of 5.3% sits below the roughly 6.2% UK average, which happens where prices have run ahead of rents and investors are weighing yield against expected capital growth. Net yield - after mortgage, maintenance, agency fees and insurance - is what you actually keep, so run your own costs through the calculator before committing.
A 2-bedroom property in Edinburgh lets for a median of £1,450 a month. Against the £330,000 average price that is an indicative gross yield of 5.3% before any costs.
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Rents and prices are medians and averages for the wider Scotland area, not a specific property. Always check current listings and get professional advice before investing. See how these figures are sourced and checked.