Houses to rent in Dover, Kent

Frequently asked questions about renting in Dover

What is the average rent in Dover?

The average rent for a home in Dover is £1,015 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £950 a month. This is based on the 64 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Dover rents for £1,000 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,300 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £800 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,400 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Dover?

Most rents in Dover are between £710 and £1,480 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £790 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Dover?

There are 54 homes to rent in Dover on Houses right now, plus 24 already let agreed. 52 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Dover?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Dover over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £975 a month, 5.4% higher than the year before (£925 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 9%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Dover?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 57% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Dover?

About 7.5% gross for flats and 6.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Dover over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Dover?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Dover. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £850 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,300 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Dover?

Of the areas around Dover, Western Heights is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month. Dover itself is £950 a month.

Are rental homes in Dover furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Dover that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Dover?

There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in Dover. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Dover?

Stations in Dover include Dover Priory and Kearsney.