Due to the worsening cost of living crisis, many households across Scotland cannot afford to buy property.
With property prices high across the country, but particularly in Edinburgh, many people looking to move into or around the capital need to rent.
Although in general this is of course much more affordable for the majority of people, there are still rental properties in Edinburgh that could quickly put you out of business if you don’t have deep pockets.
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To investigate the priciest properties in town, we took to Move right – and all are thousands of pounds a month in rent.
Here’s a roundup of the five most expensive apartments to rent in Edinburgh, sorted by monthly cost.
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5. Thorburn Road
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Price: £3,900 per month
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 3
The cheapest property in this roundup is also the only fully independent house. Although it is unfurnished meaning you would need to provide all decorations and fittings, you can imagine this is a superb family home once fitted out, especially the wonderful living room featuring a large bay window flooding the room with natural light.
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What the listing says: “Beautifully presented, unfurnished, five bedroom detached family home with an incredible south-west facing rear garden, located in the much sought-after residential area of Colinton, south of Edinburgh city centre.”
More information is available here.
4. Lauriston Gardens
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Price: £3,950 per month
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 1
Compared to the last property, this one isn’t that stunning, but at least it’s furnished. It’s also in a much more central location, just minutes from The Meadows. The interior is nothing fancy, but would make a great base for a group of students who have the money to afford it.
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What the listing says: “This fantastic property is offered fully furnished and comprises a large living/dining room with bay window, fitted kitchen, 5 double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate shower room. Notable features include original features and cornices, fitted appliances and granite effect worktops, plenty of storage options throughout the property and gas central heating.
More information is available here.
3. Place Leopold
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Price: £5,000 per month
Number of bedrooms: 4
Number of bathrooms: 1
Again, the decor here is not that special. However, the skeleton of this property is beautiful, with large rooms and high ceilings. It’s also in a very desirable location, just minutes from Princes Street. The biggest selling point, however, might be the jacuzzi in the bathroom, because how many apartments in Edinburgh can boast that?
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What the listing says: “Well-presented four bedroom HMO property in the popular Broughton/Elm Row area and just 5 minutes walk from the town centre, available June 13, furnished – professional students or adults only. This property consists of an entrance hall, living room, four double bedrooms (one with en-suite), main bathroom with jacuzzi and spacious kitchen.
More information is available here.
2. Gloucester Square
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Price: £5,000 per month
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 4
Probably the grandest property in this roundup, it’s what you think of when you imagine an expensive apartment in Edinburgh. With original features, functional shutters and located in a prestigious part of town, it just screams opulence.
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What the listing says: “A magnificent, newly renovated and redecorated five to six bedroom split level home located in the sought after new town. Available now. The property is located on the ground floor and basement of a traditional Georgian building and is available on a furnished basis.This property has a wealth of flexible family or corporate accommodation with an abundance of space throughout.
More information is available here.
1. Anne Street
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Price: £6,000 per month
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 3
Here it is, the most expensive property to rent in Edinburgh — and it’s unfurnished. While there’s no denying it’s gorgeous inside and out, whether you think that justifies its £6,000-per-month price tag will vary from person to person. Highlights include original flagstone flooring, a fully equipped bar and an impressive sunny lounge.
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What the listing says: “Stunning and extremely well appointed five bedroom townhouse with private rear garden located in a much sought after area of Edinburgh. Available now, unfurnished. Rarely available on Ann Street, possibly one of the most exclusive and prettiest in Edinburgh’s New Town Georgian streets with its elegantly proportioned townhouses and beautiful manicured gardens, is this beautifully presented sunny and spacious house which has been completely redecorated with taste and offers the flexible living of a 4/5 bedroom property over four floors complete with its rare and private front and rear gardens.”
More information is available here.
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