Houses to rent in Dorset

Frequently asked questions about renting in Dorset

What is the average rent in Dorset?

The average rent for a home in Dorset is £1,445 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 292 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Dorset rents for £1,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,575 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £375 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £925 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,850 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Dorset?

Most rents in Dorset are between £815 and £5,320 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 Dorset?

There are 297 homes to rent in Dorset on Houses right now, plus 145 already let agreed. 260 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Dorset?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Dorset over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 5%, 3-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Dorset?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Dorset?

About 7.5% gross for flats and 4.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Dorset over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Dorset?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Dorset. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,100 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,850 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Dorset?

Of the areas around Dorset, Somerset is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by Wiltshire (£1,300 a month) and City of Bristol (£1,650 a month). Dorset itself is £1,250 a month.

Are rental homes in Dorset furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes in Dorset that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Dorset?

There are 111 primary and 23 secondary schools in Dorset. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 12 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Dorset?

Stations in Dorset include Moreton (Dorset), Dorchester South, Dorchester West and Wool.