Average rent in North Devon
The average private rent in North Devon was £848 a month in September 2026, -0.3% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £780, 39% below the UK average of £1,287 and 27% below the average for the South West. It is the 3rd cheapest of 26 areas in the South West.
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North 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 | £590 | £23,600 | £17,700 |
| 2 bedrooms | £780 | £31,200 | £23,400 |
The median full-time salary for North Devon residents is £32,682 (2025, £16.73 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North Devon
How rents in North Devon have changed
Average rent is +40.9% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £848 | £780 |
| 2025 | £851 | £783 |
| 2024 | £796 | £731 |
| 2023 | £755 | £693 |
| 2022 | £706 | £648 |
| 2021 | £672 | £618 |
| 2020 | £648 | £597 |
| 2019 | £631 | £582 |
| 2018 | £625 | £578 |
| 2017 | £605 | £559 |
| 2016 | £602 | £556 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley | West Midlands | £609 | £780 | £940 | +3.1% |
| 2 | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | £616 | £779 | £948 | +7.0% |
| 3 | Herefordshire | West Midlands | £603 | £782 | £967 | +2.9% |
| 4 | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | £589 | £782 | £966 | +7.2% |
| 5 | Aberdeen and Shire | Scotland | £602 | £777 | £965 | -1.2% |
| 6 | Westmorland and Furness | North West | £606 | £776 | £946 | +6.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Devon?
The average private rent in North Devon was £848 a month in September 2026, down 0.3% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £590 and a two-bedroom £780 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North Devon?
To keep a £590 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,600 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,700. The median full-time salary for residents is £32,682.
Is North Devon expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North Devon costs £780 a month, 39% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 81 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.