Renting in Maryhill, Glasgow

Based on local rental listings, 1-bed flats typically rent for £600–£800 per month in Maryhill. Rents vary with property condition, furnishing, parking, and proximity to the local high street and transport — figures above are the typical mid-market range. See our Spring 2026 Glasgow rental market report for citywide trends and year-on-year change.

Bills (council tax, gas, electricity, broadband) are usually paid on top of rent in private Glasgow lets — see our guide to renting in Glasgow for what to budget for beyond headline rent.

A large residential area on Glasgow's north side, Maryhill stretches from the Forth and Clyde Canal corridor to the fringes of the West End. The area has a mix of traditional tenements, post-war housing, and significant new-build developments along the canal, which has been revitalised as a leisure and cycling route. Housing is affordable: traditional tenement flats rent from £450–£650 for a one-bed, £600–£800 for a two-bed. Newer developments along the canal and at the former Maryhill Barracks site offer modern apartments at slightly higher rents. The mix of housing types gives renters plenty of choice. Transport: Maryhill train station provides services to Queen Street. Bus routes along Maryhill Road connect to the city centre (20 minutes). The canal towpath offers a flat cycling route into the West End and beyond. The Forth and Clyde Canal is Maryhill's greatest asset — a peaceful waterway with towpath walks, cycling, and even a canal boat restaurant. Maryhill Burgh Halls, recently restored, serves as a community hub. The West End's amenities are a short bus ride away. Maryhill suits: budget-conscious renters who want reasonable access to the West End and city centre, canal enthusiasts, and anyone who values space over polish. The area has a genuine local community and is seeing steady improvement.