Average rent in Argyll and Bute
The average private rent in Argyll and Bute was £806 a month in September 2026, -4.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £739, 43% below the UK average of £1,287 and 19% below the average for Scotland. It is the 8th cheapest of 18 areas in Scotland.
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Argyll and Bute
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £551 | £22,040 | £16,530 |
| 2 bedrooms | £739 | £29,560 | £22,170 |
How rents in Argyll and Bute have changed
Average rent is +43.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £806 | £739 |
| 2025 | £840 | £768 |
| 2024 | £807 | £736 |
| 2023 | £729 | £668 |
| 2022 | £637 | £580 |
| 2021 | £637 | £582 |
| 2020 | £604 | £555 |
| 2019 | £584 | £536 |
| 2018 | £580 | £533 |
| 2017 | £568 | £527 |
| 2016 | £560 | £522 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tyneside | North East | £592 | £738 | £908 | +6.5% |
| 2 | Conwy | Wales | £590 | £738 | £865 | +2.8% |
| 3 | South Ribble | North West | £565 | £742 | £895 | +5.5% |
| 4 | St. Helens | North West | £596 | £742 | £907 | +6.9% |
| 5 | South Lanarkshire | Scotland | £555 | £742 | £976 | +1.4% |
| 6 | South Holland | East Midlands | £596 | £743 | £907 | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Argyll and Bute?
The average private rent in Argyll and Bute was £806 a month in September 2026, down 4.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £551 and a two-bedroom £739 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Argyll and Bute?
To keep a £551 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,530.
Is Argyll and Bute expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Argyll and Bute costs £739 a month, 43% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 55 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.