Average rent in Torbay
The average private rent in Torbay was £924 a month in September 2026, +3.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £819, 36% below the UK average of £1,287 and 24% below the average for the South West. It is the 6th cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Torbay
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 | £621 | £24,840 | £18,630 |
| 2 bedrooms | £819 | £32,760 | £24,570 |
The median full-time salary for Torbay residents is £33,493 (2025, £15.97 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Torbay
How rents in Torbay have changed
Average rent is +39.8% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £924 | £819 |
| 2025 | £891 | £790 |
| 2024 | £839 | £742 |
| 2023 | £811 | £718 |
| 2022 | £778 | £690 |
| 2021 | £760 | £676 |
| 2020 | £716 | £638 |
| 2019 | £703 | £626 |
| 2018 | £684 | £610 |
| 2017 | £674 | £602 |
| 2016 | £661 | £591 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | North West | £658 | £822 | £997 | +9.7% |
| 2 | Sefton | North West | £623 | £815 | £995 | +5.0% |
| 3 | North West Leicestershire | East Midlands | £637 | £824 | £998 | +8.2% |
| 4 | Forth Valley | Scotland | £596 | £811 | £1,061 | +1.1% |
| 5 | Fenland | East of England | £628 | £809 | £982 | +3.7% |
| 6 | North Norfolk | East of England | £623 | £809 | £1,003 | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Torbay?
The average private rent in Torbay was £924 a month in September 2026, up 3.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £621 and a two-bedroom £819 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Torbay?
To keep a £621 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,840 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,630. The median full-time salary for residents is £33,493.
Is Torbay expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Torbay costs £819 a month, 36% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 98 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.