Welcome to Marchmont
One of Edinburgh’s most sought-after student neighbourhoods, where handsome Victorian tenements look straight out over The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh is a short stroll away. Leafy, lively and famously walkable, Marchmont is the address generations of students and young professionals choose when they want to live close to campus without giving up character or community.
Why Rent in Marchmont with Cullen Property
At Cullen Property, we manage a wide range of high-quality flats across Marchmont, one of Edinburgh’s most established and in-demand rental areas. Known for its classic four- and five-storey tenements, its village-like buzz along Marchmont Road, and its unbeatable position beside The Meadows, Marchmont is a first-choice location for students, sharers and HMO tenants who want to be within walking distance of the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University.
Our Marchmont portfolio includes spacious traditional tenement flats, many of them fully HMO-licensed and furnished, ideal for groups of three, four, five or more sharing. As a Propertymark and ARLA-regulated letting agent that has specialised in Edinburgh lettings since 1998, we focus on professionally managed, well-presented homes that are safe, compliant and ready to move into for the academic year.
Our Marchmont portfolio includes spacious traditional tenement flats, many of them fully HMO-licensed and furnished, ideal for groups of three, four, five or more sharing. As a Propertymark and ARLA-regulated letting agent that has specialised in Edinburgh lettings since 1998, we focus on professionally managed, well-presented homes that are safe, compliant and ready to move into for the academic year.
HMO Flats & Student Housing in Marchmont
Marchmont is widely regarded as the ultimate student area in Edinburgh, and it is one of the city’s strongest markets for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). An HMO licence is required in Scotland whenever three or more unrelated tenants share a property, so renting a properly licensed flat matters. Every shared Cullen Property home in Marchmont is managed to the standards the licence demands, giving students and parents real peace of mind.
What makes Marchmont so popular with students and sharers:
• Walking distance to the University of Edinburgh’s central campus, George Square and Bristo Square. Only a 10–15-minute walk across The Meadows.
• Quick, direct bus links to Edinburgh Napier’s Merchiston campus and a short hop to the King’s Buildings science campus.
• Large, characterful tenement flats that suit groups of three to six sharing, with generous double bedrooms and shared living space.
• A genuine student community: when you live in Marchmont, your friends and classmates are usually just streets away.
• Furnished, HMO-licensed homes ready for the September academic intake.
Demand for Marchmont student flats is high, and the best HMO properties are let early, often months ahead of the new term. If you are searching for a Marchmont student flat or a licensed HMO share, register early and speak to our lettings team about upcoming availability.
What makes Marchmont so popular with students and sharers:
• Walking distance to the University of Edinburgh’s central campus, George Square and Bristo Square. Only a 10–15-minute walk across The Meadows.
• Quick, direct bus links to Edinburgh Napier’s Merchiston campus and a short hop to the King’s Buildings science campus.
• Large, characterful tenement flats that suit groups of three to six sharing, with generous double bedrooms and shared living space.
• A genuine student community: when you live in Marchmont, your friends and classmates are usually just streets away.
• Furnished, HMO-licensed homes ready for the September academic intake.
Demand for Marchmont student flats is high, and the best HMO properties are let early, often months ahead of the new term. If you are searching for a Marchmont student flat or a licensed HMO share, register early and speak to our lettings team about upcoming availability.
The Meadows & Outdoor Living
Marchmont’s greatest luxury is space. Residents have on their doorstep:
• The Meadows: Edinburgh’s best-loved park, with tree-lined paths, tennis and volleyball courts, cricket pitches and the annual summer fair.
• Bruntsfield Links: open green space and a free short-hole golf course, just to the west.
• Warrender Swim Centre: a beautiful Victorian swimming pool in the heart of the neighbourhood.
• Cycling and running routes across The Meadows and on towards the Innocent Railway path and the canal.
When the sun comes out, The Meadows becomes the social centre of student Edinburgh, and Marchmont sits right on its southern edge.
• The Meadows: Edinburgh’s best-loved park, with tree-lined paths, tennis and volleyball courts, cricket pitches and the annual summer fair.
• Bruntsfield Links: open green space and a free short-hole golf course, just to the west.
• Warrender Swim Centre: a beautiful Victorian swimming pool in the heart of the neighbourhood.
• Cycling and running routes across The Meadows and on towards the Innocent Railway path and the canal.
When the sun comes out, The Meadows becomes the social centre of student Edinburgh, and Marchmont sits right on its southern edge.
Shops, Cafes & Local Amenities
Marchmont has a friendly, independent high street running along Marchmont Road and Marchmont Crescent, with everyday essentials and student favourites close by:
• Convenience shopping at Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express, plus independent grocers and delis for the daily basics.
• Well-loved cafés and brunch spots for coffee, study sessions and catch-ups.
• Friendly local pubs and bars including the Earl of Marchmont, perfect for a relaxed evening close to home.
• Independent shops such as Doodles craft and pottery studio, alongside bakeries, takeaways and pharmacies.
• Neighbouring Bruntsfield and Morningside, a short walk away, for a wider choice of restaurants, shops and retail.
It is a neighbourhood that feels lived-in and community-focused. Everything you need day to day, without the noise and crowds of the city centre.
• Convenience shopping at Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express, plus independent grocers and delis for the daily basics.
• Well-loved cafés and brunch spots for coffee, study sessions and catch-ups.
• Friendly local pubs and bars including the Earl of Marchmont, perfect for a relaxed evening close to home.
• Independent shops such as Doodles craft and pottery studio, alongside bakeries, takeaways and pharmacies.
• Neighbouring Bruntsfield and Morningside, a short walk away, for a wider choice of restaurants, shops and retail.
It is a neighbourhood that feels lived-in and community-focused. Everything you need day to day, without the noise and crowds of the city centre.
Transport Links
Marchmont is exceptionally well connected, and for most students the best transport link is simply their own two feet; the University of Edinburgh campus is a walk across the park. For everywhere else, the city is on your doorstep:
• Frequent Lothian Bus services run through Marchmont (including routes 9 and 24), connecting you to the city centre, Princes Street, Napier’s Merchiston campus and the King’s Buildings.
• Roughly a 20-minute bus ride into the heart of the city centre, and an easy walk to Old Town, Newington and Bruntsfield.
• Under-22s living in Scotland can travel free on buses, making Marchmont a genuinely low-cost place to get around.
• Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket stations are both a short bus ride or walk away for national rail connections, and the Edinburgh Trams are reachable in the city centre.
• Highly cycle- and pedestrian-friendly streets, with The Meadows providing a traffic-free route towards campus and the Old Town.
• Frequent Lothian Bus services run through Marchmont (including routes 9 and 24), connecting you to the city centre, Princes Street, Napier’s Merchiston campus and the King’s Buildings.
• Roughly a 20-minute bus ride into the heart of the city centre, and an easy walk to Old Town, Newington and Bruntsfield.
• Under-22s living in Scotland can travel free on buses, making Marchmont a genuinely low-cost place to get around.
• Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket stations are both a short bus ride or walk away for national rail connections, and the Edinburgh Trams are reachable in the city centre.
• Highly cycle- and pedestrian-friendly streets, with The Meadows providing a traffic-free route towards campus and the Old Town.
Who is Marchmont Ideal For?
Marchmont appeals to:
• Students at the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier who want to live within walking distance of campus.
• Groups of friends looking for a spacious, licensed HMO flat share for the academic year.
• Postgraduates and young professionals who want green space, character and a strong community close to the city centre.
• Anyone who values a leafy, sociable neighbourhood with The Meadows on their doorstep.
If you are looking to rent or move to Marchmont get in touch with one of our agents.
• Students at the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier who want to live within walking distance of campus.
• Groups of friends looking for a spacious, licensed HMO flat share for the academic year.
• Postgraduates and young professionals who want green space, character and a strong community close to the city centre.
• Anyone who values a leafy, sociable neighbourhood with The Meadows on their doorstep.
If you are looking to rent or move to Marchmont get in touch with one of our agents.