Average rent in East Devon
The average private rent in East Devon was £977 a month in September 2026, +6.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £904, 30% below the UK average of £1,287 and 16% below the average for the South West. It is the 10th cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+6.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in East Devon
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £691 | £27,640 | £20,730 |
| 2 bedrooms | £904 | £36,160 | £27,120 |
The median full-time salary for East Devon residents is £40,087 (2025, £18.97 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in East Devon
How rents in East Devon have changed
Average rent is +42.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £977 | £904 |
| 2025 | £916 | £846 |
| 2024 | £887 | £818 |
| 2023 | £843 | £776 |
| 2022 | £780 | £719 |
| 2021 | £783 | £723 |
| 2020 | £762 | £705 |
| 2019 | £713 | £661 |
| 2018 | £702 | £652 |
| 2017 | £695 | £645 |
| 2016 | £684 | £636 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromsgrove | West Midlands | £721 | £904 | £1,098 | +2.6% |
| 2 | Cheshire East | North West | £701 | £905 | £1,115 | +7.2% |
| 3 | Rushcliffe | East Midlands | £726 | £901 | £1,138 | +2.8% |
| 4 | Broadland | East of England | £694 | £897 | £1,083 | +4.1% |
| 5 | Peterborough | East of England | £711 | £896 | £1,082 | +4.9% |
| 6 | Blaby | East Midlands | £711 | £912 | £1,083 | +4.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Devon?
The average private rent in East Devon was £977 a month in September 2026, up 6.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £691 and a two-bedroom £904 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in East Devon?
To keep a £691 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,640 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,730. The median full-time salary for residents is £40,087.
Is East Devon expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in East Devon costs £904 a month, 30% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 130 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.