Rental yields across Edinburgh remained strong in the second quarter of 2026, with three-bedroom homes in EH8 producing the city’s highest average return at 7.7%, according to ESPC.
Rental yields across Edinburgh remained strong in the second quarter of 2026, with several postcodes delivering average returns above 6%, according to analysis from ESPC.
Using rental data from Citylets alongside its own house price analysis, ESPC identified EH3, EH4, EH8, EH11 and EH12 as among the strongest-performing areas for buy-to-let investors between April and June.
The highest average yield recorded was 7.7% for three-bedroom properties in EH8, which includes areas such as Meadowbank and Willowbrae. One-bedroom properties in the postcode produced an average yield of 6.5%, while two-bedroom homes returned 6.4%.
EH11 also performed strongly, with three-bedroom properties producing an average yield of 7.1%. One-bedroom homes returned 6.1%, while two-bedroom properties achieved 6.4%.
In EH3, covering areas including the New Town and West End, one-bedroom properties achieved an average yield of 7.1%, while two-bedroom homes returned 5.8% and three-bedroom properties produced 5.5%.
EH4 recorded average yields of 6.7% for one-bedroom homes, 6.6% for two-bedroom properties and 5.2% for three-bedroom homes.
In EH12, which includes Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Saughtonhall, one-bedroom properties produced an average yield of 6.7%, while two-bedroom homes returned 6.4% and three-bedroom properties 5.7%.
Other strong results included one-bedroom and two-bedroom properties in EH14, which returned 6.7% and 6.4% respectively, while two-bedroom properties in EH15 recorded an average yield of 6.5%.
Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, said: “Following on from a stable start to the year, the second quarter of 2026 has continued to feel balanced and secure across the Scottish private rental sector, despite the ongoing turbulence of major global events in the background, which are still yet to be felt across the market although investors are likely braced for a higher cost of living to kick in.
“This latest report shows strong results for landlords and investors, with high demand for homes across Edinburgh at all sizes and stages, which will be reassuring for current investors and those considering taking the plunge.
“Most property types across the city recorded rental returns of 6% or above, which are considered very strong, and offer plenty of options for those considering investing or expanding their rental portfolio.
“Whether investors opt for a one-bed property aimed at a young professional, or a larger family house in the suburbs, these latest figures show that there is much to feel confident about when considering making a longer-term investment.”