Houses to rent in Dorchester, Dorset
There are 32 results for Dorchester, Dorset. Rental prices in Dorchester range from £853 pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Properties to rent in Dorchester, Dorset
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in Dorchester
What's to rent
32 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
32 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 22% | 69% |
| Typical rent | £1,450 pcm | £1,200 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% | 8.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Dorchester
typical rent, cheapest first- Dorchester £1,238 pcm
- Poundbury £1,450 pcm
Getting to know Dorchester
stations in DorchesterSchools in Dorchester
4 primary · 2 secondary · 50% rated good or outstanding- The Thomas Hardye School secondary · Outstanding
- The Prince of Wales School primary · Good
- Manor Park Church of England First School primary · Inadequate
- Damers First School primary · Not yet rated
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester primary · Not yet rated
Based on 32 homes to rent on Houses now, 336 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 Dorchester
What is the average rent in Dorchester?
The average rent for a home in Dorchester is £1,305 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,240 a month. This is based on the 32 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Dorchester?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Dorchester rents for £1,300 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £300 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,165 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Dorchester?
Most rents in Dorchester are between £855 and £2,055 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 £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Dorchester?
There are 32 homes to rent in Dorchester on Houses right now, plus 15 already let agreed. 31 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Dorchester?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Dorchester 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%, 2-bedroom homes are up 4% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Dorchester?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Dorchester?
About 8.2% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Dorchester over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Dorchester?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in Dorchester. Terraced houses come next. 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 Dorchester?
Of the areas around Dorchester, Poundbury is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,450 a month. Dorchester itself is £1,240 a month.
Are rental homes in Dorchester furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes in Dorchester that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Dorchester?
There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in Dorchester. 50% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Dorchester?
Stations in Dorchester include Dorchester West and Dorchester South.