Highland and Islands
Scottish rental market area in Scotland · Compare with other areas
Average monthly rent, September 2026
£736
15th highest of 18 Scottish rental areas
Change on a year ago
+3.3%
5th fastest of 18
By bedrooms
1 bed £536
2 bed £710
3 bed £934
2 bed £710
3 bed £934
The average private rent in Highland and Islands was £736 a month in September 2026, up 3.3% on a year earlier. That is the 15th highest of 18 Scottish rental areas. It is in Scotland. Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (official statistics in development), monthly since January 2015.