Living in Shawlands, Glasgow

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 Glasgow dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £825/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £950 - £1,150/month and three-bedrooms £1,200 - £1,450/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by train, it sits about as central as most Glasgow areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, cafes, parks tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Dennistoun. For a shorter commute, see Merchant City.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Crossmyloof as the nearest rail stop, Scottish Poetry Rose Garden as nearby green space and Shawlands Continental Store as the nearest supermarket around the Shawlands 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 Shawlands, Glasgow?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Shawlands costs £750 - £900/month (second-hand contract) or £650 - £800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £950 - £1,150/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,200 - £1,450/month.

Is Shawlands safe for expats?

Shawlands 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 Shawlands to Glasgow center?

The commute from Shawlands to Glasgow city center takes approximately 15 minutes by train.

What is Shawlands like to live in?

Popular south side area with cafes, pubs, and Queens Park nearby. Great for families. In our data it is tagged as families, cafes, parks.