Average rent in Teignbridge
The average private rent in Teignbridge was £965 a month in September 2026, +3.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £873, 32% below the UK average of £1,287 and 18% below the average for the South West. It is the 7th cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.6%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Teignbridge
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 | £657 | £26,280 | £19,710 |
| 2 bedrooms | £873 | £34,920 | £26,190 |
The median full-time salary for Teignbridge residents is £35,410 (2025, £17.43 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Teignbridge
How rents in Teignbridge have changed
Average rent is +37.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £965 | £873 |
| 2025 | £932 | £843 |
| 2024 | £883 | £797 |
| 2023 | £869 | £783 |
| 2022 | £827 | £746 |
| 2021 | £768 | £694 |
| 2020 | £728 | £660 |
| 2019 | £724 | £656 |
| 2018 | £717 | £649 |
| 2017 | £716 | £649 |
| 2016 | £701 | £636 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isle of Wight | South East | £664 | £874 | £1,092 | +6.8% |
| 2 | Cornwall | South West | £685 | £877 | £1,073 | +0.9% |
| 3 | Wychavon | West Midlands | £676 | £879 | £1,083 | +4.9% |
| 4 | Newport | Wales | £700 | £865 | £967 | +2.9% |
| 5 | South Staffordshire | West Midlands | £670 | £864 | £1,026 | +6.3% |
| 6 | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | £723 | £884 | £991 | +1.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Teignbridge?
The average private rent in Teignbridge was £965 a month in September 2026, up 3.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £657 and a two-bedroom £873 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Teignbridge?
To keep a £657 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £26,280 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £19,710. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,410.
Is Teignbridge expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Teignbridge costs £873 a month, 32% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 115 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.