Houses to rent in Devon

Frequently asked questions about renting in Devon

What is the average rent in Devon?

The average rent for a home in Devon is £2,555 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,000 a month. This is based on the 845 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Devon?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Devon rents for £1,150 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,500 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £875 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,965 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Devon?

Most rents in Devon are between £800 and £7,740 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,100 a month, and one in five £3,900 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Devon?

There are 845 homes to rent in Devon on Houses right now, plus 322 already let agreed. 1,346 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Devon?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Devon over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, 9.1% higher than the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 10% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Devon?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Devon?

About 10.3% gross for houses and 8.7% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Devon over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Devon?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in Devon. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,200 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £3,120 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Devon?

Of the areas around Devon, Bridgend County Borough is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £940 a month, followed by Torbay (£1,095 a month) and Somerset (£1,185 a month). Devon itself is £2,000 a month.

Are rental homes in Devon furnished?

About 8 in 10 rental homes in Devon that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Devon?

There are 294 primary and 38 secondary schools in Devon. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 26 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Devon?

Stations in Devon include Morchard Road, Copplestone, Yeoford and Lapford.