Granton
Affordable waterfront on the verge of transformation
About Granton
Granton is where Edinburgh is going. The council's Waterfront Edinburgh project is one of Scotland's largest regeneration programmes, transforming 130 hectares of former gas works and industrial land into a new mixed-use quarter. Current residents get Edinburgh's most affordable rents with genuine waterfront access. The community is tight-knit — long-established residents who've lived here for decades alongside newer arrivals who spotted the opportunity. Granton Square has a small selection of local shops, and Granton Harbour is genuinely beautiful on a clear day looking across to Fife. The tram extension to Granton is planned, which will fundamentally change the area's commutability. If you can stomach being slightly ahead of the gentrification curve, this is Edinburgh's best value-for-money option.
Neighbourhood vibes
Rental prices
Typical market rates 2025Scottish law note: All rentals use a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT). No fixed-term end date can force you to leave — only a valid notice to leave with a legal ground applies. SafeDeposits Scotland holds your deposit independently.
✓Why people love it
- ✓Granton Harbour and waterfront
- ✓Firth of Forth views
- ✓Forthquarter Park
- ✓Edinburgh's lowest rents near water
- ✓Strong community spirit
- ✓Planned tram extension
!Things to know
- ⚠Currently underserved by amenities — you'll travel for most things
- ⚠No tram yet — buses to centre take 35-50 mins
- ⚠Some areas feel isolated, particularly evenings
- ⚠Regeneration timeline is uncertain
Getting around
Who is Granton best for?
Scottish council tax bands differ from England. Students are fully exempt — contact City of Edinburgh Council to apply. Single occupancy gets 25% off. Check your specific property band at mygov.scot.