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Letting your property in Plymouth
Fully managed lettings for Plymouth landlords, all online. Your postcode gives a rent guide from official figures and the licence position.
Free and instant, for any postcode in England. A guide from official local figures, not a quote.
- £1,008
- Average rent a month ONS
- +4.4%
- Change on last year ONS
- £205
- Lost per empty week (2 bed) Illustration
- −31%
- Versus England average rent ONS
What homes rent for in Plymouth
| Size | Average rent | England average | Housing-benefit cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £707 | £1,199 | £550 |
| 2 bedrooms | £889 | £1,341 | £675 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,069 | £1,497 | £800 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,498 | £2,170 | £975 |
Average monthly rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (published 21 Oct 2026), September 2026. Housing-benefit caps: Local Housing Allowance rates 2026 to 2027 (DWP / VOA), Plymouth area (the exact cap depends on the postcode).
Areas we let in
- St Peter & the Waterfront
- Drake
- Stoke
- Peverell
- Compton
- Devonport
- Efford & Lipson
…and everywhere else in Plymouth.
Licensing in Plymouth
We found no selective or additional licensing on the council's pages — homes with 5 or more people forming more than one household need a mandatory HMO licence.
We check your address and apply for you during onboarding.
Plymouth City Council licensing page (opens in a new tab)Three steps, all online
Step 1
Tell us about it
A short questionnaire about you and the property. It saves as you go.
Step 2
Upload & sign
Certificates and ID on your phone — or tap “I need help”. Sign our agreement online.
Step 3
One quick call
We verify everything, book photos and get it in front of tenants.
Questions Plymouth landlords ask
What's the average rent in Plymouth?
£1,008 a month across all homes, according to the ONS (September 2026) — 31% below the England average of £1,466. A two-bedroom home averages £889, and rents are up 4.4% on a year ago. Your exact figure depends on the street, condition and outside space — enter your postcode above for a guide.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property in Plymouth?
We found no selective or additional licensing on the council's pages — homes with 5 or more people forming more than one household need a mandatory HMO licence. Letting without a required licence risks fines of up to £30,000. We check your address against Plymouth City Council's current schemes and handle the application during onboarding.
What will housing benefit cover in Plymouth?
Most of Plymouth falls in the Plymouth housing-benefit area, where the 2026/27 cap is £675 a month for a two-bedroom home — £214 below the average 2-bed rent. The exact cap depends on the postcode.
Do you manage properties in Plymouth, or only let them?
Both. We offer tenant find, rent collection and full management in Plymouth: marketing, referencing, the tenancy paperwork, rent collection, repairs through vetted trades, and inspections. Onboarding is all online, so it works the same wherever your property is.
What does it cost?
Our management fee is set out clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden extras — see the fees on our Landlords page or ask for a free valuation.
We also let in Bristol, Southampton and Reading — see every area we cover.