All 18 neighborhoods in Edinburgh ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorgie | $1,014/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 2 | Corstorphine | $1,066/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 3 | Dalry | $1,105/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 4 | Portobello | $1,144/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 5 | Leith | $1,170/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 6 | Newington | $1,170/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 7 | Cramond | $1,196/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 8 | Tollcross | $1,235/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 9 | Marchmont | $1,326/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 10 | Comely Bank | $1,326/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 11 | Haymarket | $1,365/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 12 | Bruntsfield | $1,404/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Murrayfield | $1,404/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Morningside | $1,430/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 15 | Stockbridge | $1,495/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 16 | Dean Village | $1,495/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 17 | Old Town | $1,534/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 18 | New Town | $1,625/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,300/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Edinburgh is approximately $1,300/month. Rents range from $1,014/mo (Gorgie) to $1,625/mo (New Town).
Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in Edinburgh, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.