Average rent in West Devon
The average private rent in West Devon was £854 a month in September 2026, +3.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £778, 40% below the UK average of £1,287 and 27% below the average for the South West. It is the 2nd cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.0%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in West 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 | £608 | £24,320 | £18,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | £778 | £31,120 | £23,340 |
The median full-time salary for West Devon residents is £38,638 (2025, £16.96 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 19% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in West Devon
How rents in West Devon have changed
Average rent is +38.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £854 | £778 |
| 2025 | £822 | £749 |
| 2024 | £802 | £729 |
| 2023 | £723 | £656 |
| 2022 | £704 | £639 |
| 2021 | £693 | £630 |
| 2020 | £667 | £607 |
| 2019 | £653 | £595 |
| 2018 | £643 | £586 |
| 2017 | £635 | £579 |
| 2016 | £619 | £565 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Staffordshire | West Midlands | £616 | £779 | £948 | +7.0% |
| 2 | Aberdeen and Shire | Scotland | £602 | £777 | £965 | -1.2% |
| 3 | Westmorland and Furness | North West | £606 | £776 | £946 | +6.2% |
| 4 | North Devon | South West | £590 | £780 | £967 | -0.3% |
| 5 | Dudley | West Midlands | £609 | £780 | £940 | +3.1% |
| 6 | Herefordshire | West Midlands | £603 | £782 | £967 | +2.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Devon?
The average private rent in West Devon was £854 a month in September 2026, up 3.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £608 and a two-bedroom £778 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in West Devon?
To keep a £608 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,320 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,240. The median full-time salary for residents is £38,638.
Is West Devon expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in West Devon costs £778 a month, 40% 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.