Houses to rent in Swanage, Dorset

Frequently asked questions about renting in Swanage

What is the average rent in Swanage?

The average rent for a home in Swanage is £1,215 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 10 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Swanage?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Swanage rents for £1,125 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £75 a month.

How many homes are available to rent in Swanage?

There are 10 homes to rent in Swanage on Houses right now, plus 6 already let agreed. 7 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Swanage?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Swanage over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, 11% higher than the year before (£990 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8% and 2-bedroom homes are up 16%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Swanage?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 61% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in Swanage?

Around 3.6% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,150 a month with a typical sold price of £381,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Swanage?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 8 in 10 homes to rent in Swanage. Bungalows come next, followed by terraced houses.

Are rental homes in Swanage furnished?

About a third of rental homes in Swanage that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Swanage?

There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in Swanage. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.