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Updated 20 July 2026 using the latest available Citylets, Rightmove and ONS data
The Glasgow rental market remains active as we move through July 2026, although conditions are more measured than during the rapid rent growth seen between 2022 and 2024.
Tenant demand remains healthy for well-presented homes in strong locations. However, tenants now compare rent, condition, energy efficiency, transport links and overall value more carefully. Correct pricing and high-quality marketing therefore play a larger role in securing a suitable tenant without an unnecessary void period.
The latest available Citylets Glasgow report records an average advertised rent of £1,155 per month in Q1 2026, representing annual growth of 0.4%. The average time to let was 34 days.
ONS records the average private rent across the wider Greater Glasgow rental market area at £1,272 per month in May 2026, an annual increase of 3.3%. Rightmove’s Glasgow area guide records an average monthly rental payment of £1,179 as of June 2026.
For estimated returns across different Glasgow locations, visit our Glasgow rental yield by area guide .
Chalmers Properties helps landlords across Glasgow and the West of Scotland make informed letting decisions using current rental evidence, local market knowledge and hands-on property management.
We assess more than the headline rent. We consider your property’s postcode, size, condition, furnishing, energy performance, competing listings and likely tenant audience before recommending a marketing strategy.
Whether you are preparing a property for market, reviewing an existing rent or considering a change of letting agent, clear advice at the start reduces void periods and protects the long-term performance of your investment.
£1,272
Greater Glasgow average private rent
3.3%
Greater Glasgow annual rent growth
£1,155
Citylets Glasgow advertised rent
34 days
Citylets average time to let
Latest available figures: ONS Greater Glasgow to May 2026, Rightmove Glasgow to June 2026 and Citylets Glasgow Q1 2026.
There is no single figure that captures every part of the Glasgow rental market. Current datasets use different geographic areas, property samples and measurement methods.
The latest figures available in July 2026 are:
ONS data includes both new and existing private tenancies across a wider rental market area. Citylets measures advertised properties listed through its platform. Rightmove uses its own market and listing data. The figures should therefore be viewed together, not treated as direct substitutes.
| Property size | Average monthly rent | Annual change | Average time to let |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £902 | 4.2% | 29 days |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,167 | -0.3% | 35 days |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,525 | -8.8% | 43 days |
| 4 bedrooms | £2,524 | 17.9% | 51 days |
| All properties | £1,155 | 0.4% | 34 days |
Source: Citylets Glasgow Q1 2026. Four-bedroom results can vary sharply between reporting periods because this part of the market contains fewer properties and a wider range of property types.
Glasgow-wide averages provide useful context, but rental values can differ substantially between neighbouring areas. Citylets Q1 2026 postcode data shows why landlords should use local evidence rather than relying on a single citywide figure.
| Glasgow postcode | Average 1-bedroom rent | Average 2-bedroom rent | 2-bedroom time to let |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | £1,020 | £1,303 | 56 days |
| G3 | £975 | £1,253 | 36 days |
| G11 | £918 | £1,295 | 34 days |
| G12 | £935 | £1,397 | 40 days |
| G41 | £907 | £1,103 | 41 days |
| G51 | £757 | £1,008 | 40 days |
Source: Citylets Q1 2026 postcode report. Figures reflect properties recorded by Citylets and should be supported by current property-specific comparable evidence.
Rightmove’s Q2 2026 Rental Trends Tracker provides wider Great Britain market context. These figures are not specific to Glasgow, but they help show how rental supply and tenant competition are changing nationally.
1% lower
The number of homes available to rent was 1% below the same period in 2025. This was the first annual fall in rental availability since 2022.
10 per property
The average rental property received 10 enquiries, compared with 11 a year earlier and 22 during the 2022 peak.
£1,397 pcm
Average advertised rents outside London reached £1,397 per month, rising 1.9% during the quarter and 2.3% annually.
Rightmove Q2 statistics provide wider Great Britain market context. They are not Glasgow-specific rent or enquiry figures.
Citylets records Glasgow’s average time to let at 34 days in Q1 2026, one day longer than during the same quarter in 2025.
One-bedroom properties recorded the shortest average marketing period at 29 days. Two-bedroom properties averaged 35 days, while three and four-bedroom homes generally took longer.
The Citylets report also shows that 37.8% of Glasgow properties let within one week and 62.7% let within one month. This demonstrates that correctly positioned properties can still secure tenants quickly, despite the overall average.
Glasgow continues to benefit from a diverse tenant base that includes professionals, students, graduates, couples and families. Universities, major employers, transport connections and the city’s cultural economy continue to support rental demand.
Demand varies considerably by area and property type. Well-connected one and two-bedroom flats generally attract the widest audience, particularly where tenants can access the city centre, major employment locations and rail or subway services.
Rightmove’s national Q2 data indicates that competition remains above pre-pandemic levels, but tenants face less pressure than during the exceptional 2022 market. That gives tenants more time to compare available homes and reject properties that appear overpriced or poorly maintained.
The Glasgow market continues to offer landlords strong long-term potential, but successful results now depend on disciplined pricing, property condition and professional management.
A higher asking rent does not always deliver a higher annual return. Losing one month of rent through overpricing can remove the benefit of a modest monthly increase for much of the year.
A citywide increase does not automatically justify increasing every tenancy. Landlords should review the property’s current rent against genuinely comparable homes and consider the value of retaining a reliable tenant.
Before proposing an increase, assess:
A measured, evidence-based review protects both rental income and the landlord-tenant relationship. Chasing the highest advertised figure without considering retention and void risk often produces a weaker result.
For current compliance and regulatory information, read our Scotland rental law changes guide .
Rental reports do not all measure the same thing. To provide a balanced update, Chalmers Properties reviews several sources and clearly distinguishes between advertised rents, existing tenancy data and wider national trends.
Citylets measures advertised rents and time to let using rental properties listed through its platform. Its Glasgow reports provide useful detail by bedroom size and postcode.
ONS rent statistics cover new and existing tenancies. Scottish figures use broad rental market areas, meaning Greater Glasgow extends beyond Glasgow City alone.
Rightmove provides listing and market activity data. Its Glasgow area guide gives a current city average, while its quarterly tracker provides wider rental supply and demand trends.
No citywide average replaces a property-specific rental assessment. Two similar flats can achieve different rents because of floor level, outlook, parking, furnishings, condition, energy efficiency and the quality of presentation.
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For an individual property, the achievable rent depends on its exact location, condition, size, furnishing, energy performance, compliance position and competing stock when the property enters the market.
Yes, although growth has slowed. ONS records a 3.3% annual increase across Greater Glasgow to May 2026. Citylets recorded annual growth of 0.4% for advertised Glasgow rents in Q1 2026.
The latest figures available in July are £1,272 for the Greater Glasgow rental market area from ONS, £1,179 for Glasgow from Rightmove and £1,155 for advertised Glasgow properties from Citylets. These figures measure different parts of the market and should not be compared directly.
Citylets records an average time to let of 34 days in Q1 2026. However, 37.8% of properties let within one week and 62.7% let within one month.
Yes. Citylets Q1 2026 data records average two-bedroom rents ranging from £1,008 in G51 to £1,397 in G12. Property condition, specification and exact location also affect the achievable rent.
Demand remains healthy for accurately priced and well-presented properties. Competition has eased from the exceptional 2022 peak, meaning tenants now have more opportunity to compare price, condition and value.
Increase the rent only where current comparable evidence supports the change. Consider the property’s condition, location, existing rent, tenant record, compliance position and the cost of a possible void period.
Use recent comparable properties from the same location and property type. A professional rental valuation should also consider condition, furnishings, energy efficiency, parking, outdoor space and competing rental stock.
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