Houses to rent in Boscombe, Dorset
There are 124 results for Boscombe, Dorset. Rental prices in Boscombe range from £755 pcm to £3.1k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.
Properties to rent in Boscombe, Dorset
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Rental market in Boscombe
What's to rent
130 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
130 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 5% | 93% |
| Typical rent | £2,088 pcm | £1,079 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +5.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Boscombe
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know Boscombe
stations in BoscombeSchools in Boscombe
4 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School primary · Good
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School primary · Good
- Pokesdown Community Primary School primary · Not yet rated
- St James' Church of England Primary Academy primary · Not yet rated
Based on 130 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,268 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 Boscombe
What is the average rent in Boscombe?
The average rent for a home in Boscombe is £1,120 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,080 a month. This is based on the 130 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Boscombe?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Boscombe rents for £1,110 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,550 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £440 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £895 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Boscombe?
Most rents in Boscombe are between £750 and £2,640 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £850 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Boscombe?
There are 124 homes to rent in Boscombe on Houses right now, plus 28 already let agreed. 95 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Boscombe?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Boscombe over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,000 a month, 0.5% higher than the year before (£995 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 2% and 4-bedroom homes are down 24%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Boscombe?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 54% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Boscombe?
About 7.3% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Boscombe over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Boscombe?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in Boscombe. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Boscombe?
Of the areas around Boscombe, Pokesdown is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £995 a month, followed by Iford (£1,150 a month) and Moordown (£1,640 a month). Boscombe itself is £1,080 a month.
Are rental homes in Boscombe furnished?
About 4 in 10 rental homes in Boscombe that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Boscombe?
There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in Boscombe.
Which train stations are in or near Boscombe?
Stations in Boscombe include Pokesdown.