Living in Tollcross, Edinburgh

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Edinburgh dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,300/month — roughly 8% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 15 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,600 - £1,800/month and three-bedrooms £2,000 - £2,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Edinburgh areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, young professionals, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Gorgie. For a shorter commute, see New Town.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps West End as the nearest tram stop, Gardner's Crescent Gardens as nearby green space and Co-op Food as the nearest supermarket around the Tollcross reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Tollcross, Edinburgh?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tollcross costs £1,200 - £1,400/month (second-hand contract) or £1,100 - £1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,600 - £1,800/month, and a 3-bedroom from £2,000 - £2,300/month.

Is Tollcross safe for expats?

Tollcross has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Tollcross to Edinburgh center?

The commute from Tollcross to Edinburgh city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Tollcross like to live in?

Central affordable area popular with young professionals. Cafes, theaters, and great nightlife. In our data it is tagged as affordable, young professionals, central.