Houses to rent in South Molton, Devon

There are 51 results for South Molton, Devon. Rental prices across these results range from £600 pcm to £2k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.


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Rental market around South Molton

Average rent £1,039 pcm within 20 km · typical £950 pcm
Most rents £603 – £1,947 pcm within 20 km
Homes to rent 3 in South Molton · 52 within 20 km
New to rent 57 in the last 30 days · within 20 km
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months · within 20 km
Rents, year on year +6.1% homes newly listed · within 20 km
Gross rental yield 4.6–5.2% houses 4.6%, flats 5.2% · within 20 km

What's to rent

52 homes within 20 km of South Molton · share, count and typical rent
Other homes 23.1% 12 · £1k
Terraced houses 23.1% 12 · £910
Flats and apartments 17.3% 9 · £675
Semi-detached houses 15.4% 8 · £1.2k
Bungalows 11.5% 6 · £1.2k
Detached houses 9.6% 5 · £995

How many bedrooms

within 20 km of South Molton · share, count and typical rent
1 bedroom 17.3% 9 · £675
2 bedrooms 44.2% 23 · £895
3 bedrooms 25.0% 13 · £1.1k
4 bedrooms 7.7% 4 · £1.6k
5+ bedrooms 5.8% 3 · £1.7k

Rent bands

52 homes within 20 km of South Molton
Under £800 pcm 21.2% 11
£800 – £900 pcm 19.2% 10
£900 – £1,100 pcm 17.3% 9
£1,100 – £1,300 pcm 21.2% 11
£1,300 pcm and over 21.2% 11

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent60%17%
Typical rent£1,100 pcm£675 pcm
Average bedrooms2.71.3
Typical time to let3 weeks2 weeks
Gross rental yield4.6%5.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 20 km of South Molton · +8.6% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in South Molton 2024 Q4: £875 pcm (145 new listings) £875 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £875 pcm (188 new listings) £875 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £850 pcm (137 new listings) £850 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £910 pcm (208 new listings) £910 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,000 pcm (182 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £950 pcm (149 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £950 pcm (162 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (178 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Schools in South Molton

2 primary · 1 secondary · 67% rated good or outstanding
  • South Molton Community College secondary · Good
  • South Molton Community Primary School primary · Good
  • South Molton United Church of England Primary School primary · Requires improvement

Based on 52 homes to rent on Houses now, 673 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in South Molton

What is the average rent in South Molton?

There are only 3 homes to rent in South Molton itself, so these figures cover the 52 homes to rent within 20 km. The average rent for a home within 20 km of South Molton is £1,040 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £950 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 20 km of South Molton rents for £895 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,100 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £205 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £675 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,550 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in South Molton?

Most rents within 20 km of South Molton are between £605 and £1,945 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £800 a month, and one in five £1,300 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in South Molton?

There are 3 homes to rent in South Molton on Houses right now. Within 20 km there are 52, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 57 new listings came onto the market within 20 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in South Molton?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 20 km of South Molton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £950 a month, 6.1% higher than the year before (£895 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 9%.

How quickly do rental homes let in South Molton?

Within 20 km of South Molton, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 68% 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 South Molton?

About 5.2% gross for flats and 4.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 20 km of South Molton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in South Molton?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent within 20 km of South Molton. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £675 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,225 a month.

Are rental homes in South Molton furnished?

About 2 in 10 rental homes within 20 km of South Molton that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in South Molton?

There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in South Molton. 67% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.