Average rent in Dundee and Angus
The average private rent in Dundee and Angus was £826 a month in September 2026, +0.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £752, 42% below the UK average of £1,287 and 18% below the average for Scotland. It is the 7th most expensive of 18 areas in Scotland. Over the past year, 4+ bed homes rose fastest (+2.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Dundee and Angus
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 | £573 | £22,920 | £17,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | £752 | £30,080 | £22,560 |
How rents in Dundee and Angus have changed
Average rent is +46.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £826 | £752 |
| 2025 | £820 | £743 |
| 2024 | £819 | £743 |
| 2023 | £761 | £691 |
| 2022 | £681 | £613 |
| 2021 | £636 | £571 |
| 2020 | £615 | £558 |
| 2019 | £610 | £551 |
| 2018 | £584 | £529 |
| 2017 | £577 | £525 |
| 2016 | £563 | £512 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyre Forest | West Midlands | £592 | £753 | £911 | -1.2% |
| 2 | Fife | Scotland | £568 | £751 | £984 | +4.7% |
| 3 | Amber Valley | East Midlands | £589 | £749 | £923 | +5.2% |
| 4 | West Dunbartonshire | Scotland | £563 | £749 | £939 | +1.6% |
| 5 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | £581 | £747 | £899 | +7.0% |
| 6 | Lancaster | North West | £606 | £758 | £933 | +6.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dundee and Angus?
The average private rent in Dundee and Angus was £826 a month in September 2026, up 0.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £573 and a two-bedroom £752 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Dundee and Angus?
To keep a £573 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,190.
Is Dundee and Angus expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Dundee and Angus costs £752 a month, 42% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 66 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.