Living in West End, 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 £975/month — roughly 5% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,100 - £1,300/month and three-bedrooms £1,400 - £1,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by subway, 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 bohemian, university, vibrant tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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 Hillhead as the nearest metro stop, Glasgow University Wildlife Garden as nearby green space and Sainsbury's Local as the nearest supermarket around the West End 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 West End, Glasgow?

A 1-bedroom apartment in West End costs £900 - £1,050/month (second-hand contract) or £800 - £950/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,100 - £1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,400 - £1,700/month.

Is West End safe for expats?

West End 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 West End to Glasgow center?

The commute from West End to Glasgow city center takes approximately 15 minutes by subway.

What is West End like to live in?

Bohemian area around Glasgow University. Great pubs, restaurants, and Byres Road shopping. In our data it is tagged as bohemian, university, vibrant.