Houses to rent in Poundbury, DT2, Dorset

Frequently asked questions about renting in Poundbury

What is the average rent in Poundbury?

There are only 7 homes to rent in Poundbury itself, so these figures cover the 41 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Poundbury is £1,270 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,275 a month.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Poundbury 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 Poundbury?

Most rents within 3 km of Poundbury 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 £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Poundbury?

There are 7 homes to rent in Poundbury on Houses right now, plus 2 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 41, 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 Poundbury?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Poundbury 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 Poundbury?

Within 3 km of Poundbury, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 59% 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 Poundbury?

About 8.2% gross for flats and 5.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Poundbury over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Poundbury?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Poundbury. Terraced houses come next, followed by bungalows. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,225 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,525 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Poundbury?

Of the areas around Poundbury, Dorchester is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,295 a month. Poundbury itself is £1,525 a month.

Are rental homes in Poundbury furnished?

About a quarter of rental homes within 3 km of Poundbury that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Poundbury?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Poundbury.

Which train stations are in or near Poundbury?

Poundbury has no station of its own. The nearest are Dorchester West and Dorchester South.