Houses to rent in Christchurch, Dorset

There are 47 results for Christchurch, Dorset. Rental prices in Christchurch range from £908 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 £1,400 pcm typical £1,200 pcm
Most rents £925 – £2,300 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 47 33 more let agreed
New to rent 36 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 5.9–6.1% houses 5.9%, flats 6.1%

What's to rent

41 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 68.3% 28 · £1.1k
Bungalows 9.8% 4 · £2.3k
Other homes 7.3% 3 · £1.6k
Detached houses 4.9% 2 · £2.1k
Semi-detached houses 4.9% 2 · £2k
Terraced houses 4.9% 2 · £1.8k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 4.9% 2 · £940
1 bedroom 24.4% 10 · £1k
2 bedrooms 51.2% 21 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 19.5% 8 · £1.8k

Rent bands

41 homes
Under £1,000 pcm 17.1% 7
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 24.4% 10
£1,200 – £1,300 pcm 22.0% 9
£1,300 – £1,800 pcm 19.5% 8
£1,800 pcm and over 17.1% 7

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent24%68%
Typical rent£2,225 pcm£1,125 pcm
Average bedrooms2.61.7
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.9%6.1%

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 (139 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 41 homes to rent on Houses now, 545 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 Aug 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 £1,400 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 41 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 £1,795 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £595 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Christchurch?

Most rents in Christchurch are between £925 and £2,300 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 £1,800 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Christchurch?

There are 47 homes to rent in Christchurch on Houses right now, plus 33 already let agreed. 36 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 6%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 2%.

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 6.1% gross for flats and 5.9% 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.

Are rental homes in Christchurch furnished?

About a third 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.