Exeter Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Exeter buy-to-let research.

Last updated 19 Aug 2026HPI June 2026Rents July 2026Sold prices April 2026
Average Rent£1,320

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.2%

vs June 2026

Annual Rent Movement+1.3%

vs July 2025

Estimated Gross Yield5.6%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£1,320July 2026
Last month£1,317June 2026
Monthly change+0.2%Rent estimate
Last year£1,304July 2025
Annual change+1.3%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.2%From £1,317 last month
Annual movementUp 1.3%From £1,304 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated August 2026

Exeter’s private rent market edged higher again in July 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. The average rent reached £1,320 a month.

That is up from £1,317 in June, so the monthly change was a small rise of 0.25%.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£917+1.5% annual
two bed£1,133+1.4% annual
three bed£1,364+1.6% annual
four or more bed£1,922+0.7% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Exeter. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Exeter buy-to-let areas.