Average rent in Mid Devon
The average private rent in Mid Devon was £881 a month in September 2026, +1.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £812, 37% below the UK average of £1,287 and 24% below the average for the South West. It is the 5th cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+1.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Mid 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 | £643 | £25,720 | £19,290 |
| 2 bedrooms | £812 | £32,480 | £24,360 |
The median full-time salary for Mid Devon residents is £36,994 (2025, £18.18 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Mid Devon
How rents in Mid Devon have changed
Average rent is +41.2% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £881 | £812 |
| 2025 | £867 | £799 |
| 2024 | £837 | £769 |
| 2023 | £782 | £718 |
| 2022 | £745 | £685 |
| 2021 | £698 | £643 |
| 2020 | £684 | £630 |
| 2019 | £664 | £612 |
| 2018 | £649 | £599 |
| 2017 | £640 | £590 |
| 2016 | £624 | £576 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forth Valley | Scotland | £596 | £811 | £1,061 | +1.1% |
| 2 | Fenland | East of England | £628 | £809 | £982 | +3.7% |
| 3 | North Norfolk | East of England | £623 | £809 | £1,003 | +4.0% |
| 4 | Sefton | North West | £623 | £815 | £995 | +5.0% |
| 5 | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | £614 | £806 | £1,013 | +4.9% |
| 6 | Torbay | South West | £621 | £819 | £1,001 | +3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mid Devon?
The average private rent in Mid Devon was £881 a month in September 2026, up 1.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £643 and a two-bedroom £812 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Mid Devon?
To keep a £643 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £25,720 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £19,290. The median full-time salary for residents is £36,994.
Is Mid Devon expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Mid Devon costs £812 a month, 37% below the UK average of £1,287.
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.