Glasgow rental yield: 6.4%

The average gross rental yield in Glasgow is indicatively around 6.4%. That figure comes from a typical Glasgow property price of £205,000 and a median monthly rent of £1,100 (Scotland) — i.e. £1,100 × 12 ÷ £205,000 × 100.

Data as of 2024 · last reviewed 5 August 2026

Source: Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics & Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics

Figures are hand-checked against official statistics before publishing, not pulled from a live feed. How these figures are sourced and checked.

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6.4% Glasgow gross yield
6.2% UK average gross yield (August 2026)

Glasgow rental yield by number of bedrooms

Gross yields vary a lot by property size. Using Glasgow's £205,000 average price against the median rent for each property size gives an indicative gross yield:

Bedrooms Median monthly rent Indicative gross yield
1 bed £850 5.0%
2 beds £1,100 6.4%
3 beds £1,450 8.5%
4 beds £1,950 11.4%

Scotland medians, Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics & Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics (2024).

Is 6.4% a good rental yield in Glasgow?

At around 6.4%, Glasgow's indicative gross yield sits at or above the roughly 6.2% UK average, which is part of what makes it attractive to buy-to-let investors. 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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Glasgow rental yield: frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Glasgow?

The median monthly rent in Glasgow is around £1,100, with £850 for a 1-bedroom and £1,950 for a 4-bedroom. Figures are medians for the wider Scotland area (2024), not a specific property.

What is the average rental yield in Glasgow?

The indicative gross rental yield in Glasgow is around 6.4%, 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.

Is Glasgow a good area for buy-to-let?

On these figures, yes: Glasgow's indicative gross yield of 6.4% sits at or above the roughly 6.2% UK average, which is part of what makes it popular with buy-to-let investors. Net yield - after mortgage, maintenance, agency fees and insurance - is what you actually keep, so run your own costs through the calculator before committing.

What gross yield does a 2-bed in Glasgow return?

A 2-bedroom property in Glasgow lets for a median of £1,100 a month. Against the £205,000 average price that is an indicative gross yield of 6.4% 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.