Houses to rent in Gillingham, SP8, Dorset
There are 52 results for Gillingham, SP8, Dorset. Rental prices across these results range from £750 pcm to £2.6k pcm with an average price of £1.4k pcm.
Properties to rent in Gillingham, SP8, Dorset
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Properties to rent near Gillingham, SP8
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Rental market around Gillingham
What's to rent
121 homes within 20 km of Gillingham · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
within 20 km of Gillingham · share, count and typical rentRent bands
121 homes within 20 km of GillinghamHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 58% | 25% |
| Typical rent | £1,300 pcm | £900 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | 8.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 20 km of Gillingham · +11.9% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Gillingham
stations in GillinghamSchools in Gillingham
2 primary · 1 secondary · 33% rated good or outstanding- Gillingham School secondary · Good
- Gillingham Primary School primary · Requires improvement
- Wyke Primary School primary · Requires improvement
Based on 121 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,588 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 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Gillingham
What is the average rent in Gillingham?
There are only 4 homes to rent in Gillingham itself, so these figures cover the 121 homes to rent within 20 km. The average rent for a home within 20 km of Gillingham is £1,370 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,250 a month.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Gillingham?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 20 km of Gillingham rents for £1,050 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,400 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £800 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,250 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Gillingham?
Most rents within 20 km of Gillingham are between £750 and £2,710 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,900 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Gillingham?
There are 4 homes to rent in Gillingham on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. Within 20 km there are 121, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 118 new listings came onto the market within 20 km in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Gillingham?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent within 20 km of Gillingham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,150 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,150 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 8%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Gillingham?
Within 20 km of Gillingham, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 62% go within the first month.
What rental yield can I get in Gillingham?
About 8.0% gross for flats and 4.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 20 km of Gillingham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Gillingham?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a quarter of homes to rent within 20 km of Gillingham. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £900 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,175 a month.
Are rental homes in Gillingham furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes within 20 km of Gillingham that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Gillingham?
There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in Gillingham. 33% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Gillingham?
Stations in Gillingham include Gillingham (Dorset).