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.
Source: Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics & Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics. Data as of 2024; page last updated 2026-09-16.
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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).
At around 6.4%, Glasgow's indicative gross yield sits at or above the roughly 5.96% 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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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.
The indicative gross rental yield in Glasgow is around 6.4%, against a UK average of roughly 5.96%. That is a gross figure: annual rent as a percentage of the purchase price, before any costs are deducted.
On these figures, yes: Glasgow's indicative gross yield of 6.4% sits at or above the roughly 5.96% 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.
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.
Methodology: figures are indicative and hand-transcribed from Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics & Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics (2024). Rents and prices are medians and averages for the wider Scotland area, not a specific property, and the underlying surveys are not directly comparable across areas or over time. Always check current listings and get professional advice before investing.