Average rent in East Dunbartonshire
The average private rent in East Dunbartonshire was £1,170 a month in September 2026, +5.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £956, 26% below the UK average of £1,287 and 5% above the average for Scotland. It is the 3rd most expensive of 18 areas in Scotland. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+6.5%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in East Dunbartonshire
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 | £734 | £29,360 | £22,020 |
| 2 bedrooms | £956 | £38,240 | £28,680 |
How rents in East Dunbartonshire have changed
Average rent is +54.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,170 | £956 |
| 2025 | £1,108 | £903 |
| 2024 | £1,080 | £877 |
| 2023 | £1,024 | £837 |
| 2022 | £926 | £754 |
| 2021 | £860 | £704 |
| 2020 | £826 | £678 |
| 2019 | £828 | £682 |
| 2018 | £809 | £668 |
| 2017 | £790 | £662 |
| 2016 | £758 | £639 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £754 | £958 | £1,171 | +3.3% |
| 2 | Lichfield | West Midlands | £738 | £965 | £1,156 | +6.5% |
| 3 | Stroud | South West | £747 | £966 | £1,184 | +6.5% |
| 4 | Dover | South East | £739 | £966 | £1,184 | +10.2% |
| 5 | Dorset | South West | £733 | £969 | £1,194 | +4.2% |
| 6 | Huntingdonshire | East of England | £750 | £974 | £1,179 | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Dunbartonshire?
The average private rent in East Dunbartonshire was £1,170 a month in September 2026, up 5.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £734 and a two-bedroom £956 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in East Dunbartonshire?
To keep a £734 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £29,360 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £22,020.
Is East Dunbartonshire expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in East Dunbartonshire costs £956 a month, 26% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 143 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.