How much does office space in Edinburgh cost?

As a guide, a private serviced office in Edinburgh runs from about £290 to £460 per desk per month, all-inclusive. Financial District is the most expensive area at up to £520 per desk, while Leith starts nearer £240. A dedicated coworking desk starts around £94 and a virtual office from £35 a month. These are indicative estimates — we confirm live pricing on enquiry.

What is included in a serviced office price in Edinburgh?

Almost always: rent, business rates, service charge, utilities, building insurance, cleaning, furniture, superfast internet, reception and access to shared breakout space. Usually extra: car parking, additional meeting room hours beyond your credits, dedicated IT lines, storage, printing above a fair-use allowance and any bespoke fit-out or branding.

Can I rent office space in Edinburgh short term?

Yes. Coworking memberships in Edinburgh run month to month, and most private offices are available from three months upwards. Twelve months is the usual break point where operators start discounting — below that you pay for flexibility, above it you trade some flexibility for a better rate.

Which areas of Edinburgh are cheapest for office space?

Leith currently offers the lowest indicative rates in Edinburgh, from around £240 per desk per month. Leith is also worth checking. If your team is price-sensitive, sitting one district out from the prime pitch typically saves 20–30% for a walk of a few minutes.

Should I choose Regus or WeWork in Edinburgh?

Regus (part of IWG) has the widest network in Edinburgh and beyond, with the broadest range of contract lengths and a consistent, corporate finish. WeWork operates fewer, generally more central and more design-led buildings that suit teams under 50 who want an open, social environment. We are independent of both and will price them side by side, along with local operators who are often cheaper than either.

How quickly can we move into an office in Edinburgh?

Fitted, furnished space in Edinburgh can usually be occupied within 24 to 72 hours of signing. Managed or bespoke fit-outs take four to twelve weeks depending on the scope. Tell us your target date and we will only shortlist buildings that can actually meet it.

Is Flex Group Search free to use in Edinburgh?

Yes. Our search, shortlist, viewings and negotiation support are free to you. We are paid a finder's fee by the operator once you move in, which is why we show you the whole Edinburgh market rather than a single brand.

Can we get a deal on a longer term in Edinburgh?

Almost always. In Edinburgh moving from a rolling three-month licence to twelve months typically takes 10–15% off the desk rate, and 24 months upwards can add rent-free weeks or a fit-out contribution. We run competing quotes side by side so the discount is benchmarked, not guessed.

Do offices in Edinburgh come with parking?

Parking in Edinburgh is nearly always charged separately and is limited in the central buildings. If parking is essential, say so at brief stage — it narrows the shortlist considerably and is one of the few items worth trading location for.

Can we use a Edinburgh office as our registered office address?

Usually yes. Most operators in Edinburgh will provide a registered office and director's service address alongside your desks, subject to Companies House's appropriate-address rules. We confirm it in writing before you sign so there is no surprise at incorporation or filing.

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Office space in Edinburgh

Serviced offices, coworking and virtual offices across Edinburgh, from an indicative £290 per desk per month. Independent, free to use, and priced across the whole market.

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The market

Renting office space in Edinburgh

Edinburgh runs a tight office market with persistently low vacancy, which keeps flexible desk rates at the top of the Scottish range. Supply clusters in the New Town, the Exchange financial district and Quartermile.

Asset management, banking, fintech, tourism and a very large university research base.

The strongest demand in Edinburgh comes from Asset management, Fintech, Tourism and Education. That mix shapes what is available: Regus, Spaces, Clockwise, Cubo and independents.

If you are searching for office space to rent in Edinburgh, shared office space, a private office for a small team, or simply a registered office address, the same rule applies — the advertised rate is a starting point. Operators price against occupancy, so the same suite can move by 15% depending on when you ask and who else is asking. We benchmark it for you.

Getting there

Transport and connectivity in Edinburgh

Waverley and Haymarket stations, Edinburgh Airport, and the tram line linking the airport to the centre.

Indicative pricing

Office space prices by area in Edinburgh

Indicative private office prices by area in Edinburgh
Area	Indicative per desk / month	What you get
New Town	£320–£500	Georgian townhouse offices — prestige address, smaller units.
Financial District	£340–£520	The Exchange — largest floorplates and corporate occupiers.
Quartermile	£300–£470	Life sciences and tech next to the university and Meadows.
Leith	£240–£380	Best value; waterfront regeneration and creative studios.

Prices shown are indicative market estimates for guidance only, based on typical flexible workspace rates for this area. They are not quotes. Live availability and actual pricing are confirmed on enquiry — call us and we will benchmark real options for your team size and move-in date.

Indicative cost by team size in Edinburgh

Indicative office cost by team size in Edinburgh
Area	Indicative per desk / month	What you get
1–4 desks	£290–£529	Small private office or dedicated desks; often the highest rate per desk.
5–10 desks	£281–£460	The most competitive band — plenty of supply, good negotiating room.
11–25 desks	£267–£437	Discounts start to appear on 12-month-plus terms.
26–50 desks	£249–£414	Semi-managed deals, own kitchen and meeting rooms typically included.
50+ desks	£226–£391	Managed-office territory — bespoke fit-out, longer term, lowest rate per desk.

By product

Workspace products in Edinburgh

Office space in EdinburghFrom £290 per desk / month Serviced offices in EdinburghFrom £290 per desk / month Coworking space in EdinburghFrom £94 per desk / month Meeting rooms in EdinburghFrom £28 per hour Virtual office in EdinburghFrom £35 per month Flexible workspace in EdinburghFrom £94 per desk / month Managed office space in EdinburghFrom £247 per desk / month

Districts

Edinburgh business districts

Serviced offices in New Town£320–£500 per desk · Edinburgh Waverley Serviced offices in Quartermile£300–£470 per desk · Edinburgh Waverley Serviced offices in Financial District£340–£520 per desk · Haymarket

Operators

Regus or WeWork in Edinburgh?

Regus compared with WeWork for Edinburgh
	Regus (IWG)	WeWork
Founded / owner	1989, part of IWG plc — the largest flexible workspace group in the world	2010, US-headquartered, restructured and now operating a smaller, more focused estate
UK coverage	Widest UK network of any operator, including business parks and smaller towns	Roughly 50 UK buildings, heavily weighted to central London
Typical product	Private serviced offices, day offices, virtual offices and memberships	Private offices and dedicated desks inside larger community-led floors
Contract length	From one month to multi-year, with the widest range of term options	Usually 12 months upwards for private offices; monthly memberships available
Fit and finish	Corporate and consistent — you know what you are getting in any city	Design-led, open, more social; better for teams that want the environment as a recruitment tool
Meeting rooms	Credits vary by plan; extra rooms bookable across the global network	Credit allocation typically scales with desk count; bookable via the app
Guests and access	Reception-managed, business-hours staffing standard	24/7 access in most buildings, app-based guest registration
Best suited to	Teams that need choice of location across Edinburgh and beyond, or a professional, quiet environment	Teams under 50 that want central, design-led space and a social floor

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Nearby

Other markets near Edinburgh

GlasgowFrom £250/desk AberdeenFrom £230/desk NewcastleFrom £220/desk

Compare options in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is running at an indicative £290–£460 per desk / month

Check it against the district table, size the budget for your headcount, then read the contract terms before you sign.

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Districts

Business districts in Edinburgh

New Town£320–£500 per desk · Edinburgh Waverley Quartermile£300–£470 per desk · Edinburgh Waverley Financial District£340–£520 per desk · Haymarket

Services here

Every workspace option in Edinburgh

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Costs, contracts and calculators for Edinburgh

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Important: where this page uses the words “rent”, “rental”, “lease” or “let” to describe workspace, those terms are used for descriptive and search purposes only. The agreement offered by flexible workspace operators is a licence to occupy, not a lease or tenancy, and it does not confer security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Prices shown are indicative estimates, not quotes or offers.