Houses to rent in Charminster, DT2, Dorset
There are 48 results for Charminster, DT2, Dorset. Rental prices across these results range from £825 pcm to £1.9k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Properties to rent near Charminster, DT2
2 Bedrooms
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Rental market around Charminster
What's to rent
47 homes within 3 km of Charminster · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
within 3 km of Charminster · share, count and typical rentRent bands
47 homes within 3 km of CharminsterHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 26% | 62% |
| Typical rent | £1,450 pcm | £1,200 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% | 7.9% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 3 km of Charminster · +4.3% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Charminster
typical rent, cheapest first- Dorchester £1,263 pcm
- Poundbury £1,450 pcm
Getting to know Charminster
nearest stationsSchools in Charminster
1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster primary · Good
Based on 47 homes to rent on Houses now, 351 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 Charminster
What is the average rent in Charminster?
There are no homes to rent in Charminster itself right now, so these figures cover the 47 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Charminster is £1,300 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,300 a month.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Charminster?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Charminster rents for £1,275 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £325 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,165 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Charminster?
Most rents within 3 km of Charminster are between £825 and £1,900 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 £1,600 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Charminster?
There are no homes to rent in Charminster on Houses right now. Within 3 km there are 47, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 29 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Charminster?
Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Charminster over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, 4.3% higher than the year before (£1,150 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6% and 2-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Charminster?
Within 3 km of Charminster, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 58% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in Charminster?
About 7.9% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Charminster over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Charminster?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Charminster. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,200 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,450 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Charminster?
Of the areas around Charminster, Dorchester is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,265 a month, followed by Poundbury (£1,450 a month).
Are rental homes in Charminster furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes within 3 km of Charminster that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Charminster?
There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Charminster.
Which train stations are in or near Charminster?
Charminster has no station of its own. The nearest are Dorchester West and Dorchester South.