Houses to rent in Torbay, Devon

Frequently asked questions about renting in Torbay

What is the average rent in Torbay?

The average rent for a home in Torbay is £1,060 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,045 a month. This is based on the 144 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Torbay rents for £1,075 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,265 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £190 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £740 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,690 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Torbay?

Most rents in Torbay are between £610 and £1,815 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £750 a month, and one in five £1,300 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Torbay?

There are 139 homes to rent in Torbay on Houses right now. 126 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Torbay?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent in Torbay over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £950 a month, 2.7% higher than the year before (£925 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Torbay?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 57% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Torbay?

About 7.6% gross for flats and 5.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Torbay over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Torbay?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Torbay. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £900 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,300 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Torbay?

Of the areas around Torbay, Paignton is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,000 a month, followed by Cockington (£1,250 a month). Torbay itself is £1,045 a month.

Are rental homes in Torbay furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes in Torbay that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Torbay?

There are 26 primary and 7 secondary schools in Torbay. 79% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Torbay?

Stations in Torbay include Paignton, Torquay and Torre.