Houses to rent in Barnstaple, Devon

There are 795 results for Barnstaple, Devon. Rental prices in Barnstaple range from £543 pcm to £1.4k pcm with an average price of £871 pcm.


Recent lettings history in Barnstaple

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Rental market in Barnstaple

Average rent £829 pcm typical £800 pcm
Most rents £540 – £1,400 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 13 7 more let agreed
New to rent 20 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 2 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +11.9% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.5–4.9% houses 4.9%, flats 4.5%

What's to rent

13 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 46.2% 6 · £575
Terraced houses 30.8% 4 · £1k
Other homes 15.4% 2 · £950
Bungalows 7.7% 1 · £1.2k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 7.7% 1 · £550
1 bedroom 38.5% 5 · £575
2 bedrooms 30.8% 4 · £875
3 bedrooms 15.4% 2 · £1.1k
5+ bedrooms 7.7% 1 · £1.7k

Rent bands

13 homes
Under £580 pcm 30.8% 4
£580 – £800 pcm 15.4% 2
£800 – £1,100 pcm 23.1% 3
£1,100 pcm and over 30.8% 4

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent38%46%
Typical rent£1,100 pcm£575 pcm
Average bedrooms2.81.0
Typical time to let2 weeks2 weeks
Gross rental yield4.9%4.5%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +10.1% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Barnstaple 2024 Q4: £795 pcm (51 new listings) £795 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £775 pcm (85 new listings) £775 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £785 pcm (68 new listings) £785 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £838 pcm (84 new listings) £838 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £950 pcm (61 new listings) £950 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £825 pcm (71 new listings) £825 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £913 pcm (66 new listings) £913 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £875 pcm (73 new listings) £875 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Barnstaple

stations in Barnstaple

Schools in Barnstaple

5 primary · 2 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding
  • Newport Community School Primary Academy primary · Outstanding
  • Pilton Infants' School primary · Outstanding
  • Pilton Community College secondary · Good
  • Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy primary · Good
  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple primary · Good
  • Yeo Valley Primary School primary · Good

Based on 13 homes to rent on Houses now, 276 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Barnstaple

What is the average rent in Barnstaple?

The average rent for a home in Barnstaple is £830 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £800 a month. This is based on the 13 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Barnstaple?

Most rents in Barnstaple are between £540 and £1,400 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £580 a month, and one in five £1,100 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Barnstaple?

There are 13 homes to rent in Barnstaple on Houses right now, plus 7 already let agreed. 20 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Barnstaple?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Barnstaple over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £895 a month, 12% higher than the year before (£800 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 4-bedroom homes are up 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Barnstaple?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 78% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Barnstaple?

About 4.9% gross for houses and 4.5% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in Barnstaple over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Barnstaple?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Barnstaple. Terraced houses come next, followed by bungalows.

What are the schools like in Barnstaple?

There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in Barnstaple. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Barnstaple?

Stations in Barnstaple include Barnstaple.