Exeter Student Rent Index 2026/27
Rent data from our 39-property portfolio. Statistics based on 4 properties with verified pricing. Updated 4 February 2026.
Updated 4 February 2026 · How we verify data
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What's the difference? "Rent Only" is your base rent — you pay utility bills separately. "Bills Included" covers rent + gas, electricity, water, broadband & TV licence in one weekly payment. Statistics based on N=4 properties with verified rent data from our 39-property portfolio.
Average Rent by Area
Rents vary significantly across Exeter. Pennsylvania commands a premium for campus proximity, while areas like Heavitree and Newtown offer better value at the cost of a longer commute. All figures are per person per week.
| Area | Rent Only | Bills Incl. | Range | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| st-leonard's | £116 | £182 | £116 - £116 | 1 |
| St Davids | £145 | £171 | £145 - £145 | 1 |
| Heavitree | £158 | £180 | £158 - £158 | 2 |
Average Rent by Bedroom Count
Per-person costs typically decrease as house size increases, due to shared bills and common areas. However, 1-2 bed properties may suit postgrads or couples seeking privacy. All figures are per person per week.
Key Statistics (Quotable)
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- Average rent-only in Exeter: £144 pppw (N=4 properties, 4 February 2026)
- Average bills-included in Exeter: £178 pppw
- Most affordable area: st-leonard's at £116 pppw
- Premium area: Heavitree at £158 pppw
- Bills premium: +£34 per week on average
- Rent range: £116 - £158 pppw depending on area and property size
Methodology
- Data source: Live Gillams Properties database (39 total properties)
- Sample size: N=4 properties with verified rent data (≥£80 pppw)
- Date window: Current live inventory as of 4 February 2026
- Rent-only definition: Base rent per person per week (pppw), excluding bills
- Bills-included definition: Rent + all utilities (gas, electricity, water, broadband, TV licence) per person per week
- Bills premium: Average difference between bills-included and rent-only prices
- Quality filter: Properties with rent below £80 pppw excluded as likely data errors
- Coverage: Exeter student areas for 2026/27 academic year tenancies
- Update frequency: Data refreshes automatically as properties are added/removed
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