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Long-term apartment rentals in Edinburgh
Compare 11 sites for Edinburgh, United Kingdom: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
Renting a flat in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns are full of tenement and Georgian flats, many with steep stairs. Prices rise sharply in August during the festivals, so book early or come at another time for better value.
Areas to look at
- New Town: elegant Georgian streets, very central
- Old Town: the Royal Mile and historic closes
- Leith: waterfront, food scene, tram link
- Marchmont: residential, near the Meadows
Local rules
All short-term lets in Scotland need a licence from the local council, and in Edinburgh letting a whole property that is not the host's home usually also needs planning permission.
- The whole City of Edinburgh has been a short-term let control area since 5 September 2022, so letting a home that is not your main residence short-term normally needs planning permission in addition to a licence. (source, 2026-09)
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Zoopla
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OpenRent
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SpareRoom
Offer from HousingAnywhere · you'll book on their site
HousingAnywhere
Furnished apartments and rooms for a month or more, popular with students, interns and people relocating.
- Tenant Protection is built into every rental, covering you from booking to move-in. source
Booked and paid on HousingAnywhere: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. HousingAnywhere's terms
Offer from Spotahome · you'll book on their site
Spotahome
Mid- and long-term furnished flats you can book online, many with video tours and floor plans.
Booked and paid on Spotahome: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Spotahome's terms
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
Edinburgh apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Edinburgh?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia and Airbnb. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere and Spotahome. Local portals people in United Kingdom use include Rightmove, Zoopla, OpenRent and SpareRoom.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Edinburgh for a month or more?
Yes. HousingAnywhere and Spotahome specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Edinburgh.
Are short-term rentals regulated in Edinburgh?
All short-term lets in Scotland need a licence from the local council, and in Edinburgh letting a whole property that is not the host's home usually also needs planning permission.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.