Houses to rent in Christchurch, Dorset

There are 40 results for Christchurch, Dorset. Rental prices in Christchurch range from £924 pcm to £2.3k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.


Properties to rent in Christchurch, Dorset

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Rental market in Christchurch

Average rent £1,420 pcm typical £1,200 pcm
Most rents £948 – £2,305 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 40 33 more let agreed
New to rent 44 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 6.0–6.2% houses 6.0%, flats 6.2%

What's to rent

40 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 65.0% 26 · £1.1k
Bungalows 15.0% 6 · £2.3k
Detached houses 7.5% 3 · £2.4k
Other homes 7.5% 3 · £1.6k
Park and mobile homes 2.5% 1 · £1.9k
Semi-detached houses 2.5% 1 · £2.3k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 5.0% 2 · £950
1 bedroom 17.5% 7 · £950
2 bedrooms 60.0% 24 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 15.0% 6 · £2k
5+ bedrooms 2.5% 1 · £3.4k

Rent bands

40 homes
Under £1,000 pcm 20.0% 8
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 22.5% 9
£1,200 – £1,400 pcm 20.0% 8
£1,400 – £2,200 pcm 17.5% 7
£2,200 pcm and over 20.0% 8

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent25%65%
Typical rent£2,275 pcm£1,125 pcm
Average bedrooms2.61.8
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield6.0%6.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +0.4% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Christchurch 2024 Q4: £1,295 pcm (165 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,295 pcm (141 new listings) £1,295 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,368 pcm (166 new listings) £1,368 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,300 pcm (163 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,250 pcm (142 new listings) £1,250 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,325 pcm (132 new listings) £1,325 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,300 pcm (141 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,300 pcm (140 new listings) £1,300 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Christchurch

stations in Christchurch

Schools in Christchurch

9 primary · 3 secondary · 92% rated good or outstanding
  • Twynham School secondary · Outstanding
  • Christchurch Infant School primary · Outstanding
  • Highcliffe School secondary · Good
  • Highcliffe St Mark Primary School primary · Good
  • The Grange School secondary · Good
  • Somerford Primary School primary · Good

Based on 40 homes to rent on Houses now, 551 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Christchurch

What is the average rent in Christchurch?

The average rent for a home in Christchurch is £1,420 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,200 a month. This is based on the 40 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Christchurch?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Christchurch rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,050 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £850 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £950 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Christchurch?

Most rents in Christchurch are between £950 and £2,305 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,000 a month, and one in five £2,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Christchurch?

There are 40 homes to rent in Christchurch on Houses right now, plus 33 already let agreed. 44 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Christchurch?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Christchurch over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,300 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 4%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Christchurch?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Christchurch?

About 6.2% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Christchurch over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Christchurch?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Christchurch. Bungalows come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,125 a month, and bungalows the most expensive, at about £2,250 a month.

Are rental homes in Christchurch furnished?

About half of rental homes in Christchurch that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Christchurch?

There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in Christchurch. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Christchurch?

Stations in Christchurch include Christchurch and Hinton Admiral.