Houses to rent in Dorchester, Dorset

Frequently asked questions about renting in Dorchester

What is the average rent in Dorchester?

The average rent for a home in Dorchester is £1,285 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,295 a month. This is based on the 41 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 £1,295 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £305 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 £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 Dorchester?

There are 37 homes to rent in Dorchester on Houses right now, plus 10 already let agreed. 27 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 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Dorchester?

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 Dorchester?

About 8.2% gross for flats and 5.2% 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, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,225 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 £1,525 a month. Dorchester itself is £1,295 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.