Private renters in Glasgow are paying almost 50 per cent more than they were in 2010, according to new research from the Scottish Government.
The study looked into average two bedroom rents in each of the 18 rental market areas in Scotland, with Greater Glasgow seeing the highest jump between 2010 and today. The research also revealed between September 2021 and 2022, Greater Glasgow saw a 7.7 per cent increase in rental prices.
Across Scotland, the average increase in the past year sat at 7.6 per cent. When it came to average monthly rent, the Lothian area currently has the highest average rent for two bedroom properties sitting at £1,006.
