Average rent in Dumfries and Galloway
The average private rent in Dumfries and Galloway was £556 a month in September 2026, +5.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £562, 56% below the UK average of £1,287 and 38% below the average for Scotland. It is the cheapest of 18 areas in Scotland. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+5.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Dumfries and Galloway
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 | £426 | £17,040 | £12,780 |
| 2 bedrooms | £562 | £22,480 | £16,860 |
How rents in Dumfries and Galloway have changed
Average rent is +34.3% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £556 | £562 |
| 2025 | £527 | £538 |
| 2024 | £484 | £494 |
| 2023 | £430 | £441 |
| 2022 | £437 | £449 |
| 2021 | £452 | £466 |
| 2020 | £451 | £466 |
| 2019 | £447 | £462 |
| 2018 | £437 | £450 |
| 2017 | £424 | £442 |
| 2016 | £414 | £434 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powys | Wales | £464 | £581 | £703 | +8.6% |
| 2 | County Durham | North East | £459 | £582 | £697 | +6.1% |
| 3 | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £458 | £587 | £686 | +7.6% |
| 4 | Burnley | North West | £466 | £590 | £698 | +3.0% |
| 5 | Ayrshires | Scotland | £459 | £594 | £775 | +1.3% |
| 6 | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | £457 | £610 | £725 | +1.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dumfries and Galloway?
The average private rent in Dumfries and Galloway was £556 a month in September 2026, up 5.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £426 and a two-bedroom £562 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Dumfries and Galloway?
To keep a £426 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £17,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £12,780.
Is Dumfries and Galloway expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Dumfries and Galloway costs £562 a month, 56% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 1 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.