Houses to rent in West Howe, Dorset
There are 56 results for West Howe, Dorset. Rental prices in West Howe range from £1.1k pcm to £4.1k pcm with an average price of £2.1k pcm.
Properties to rent in West Howe, Dorset
6 Bedrooms
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Rental market around West Howe
What's to rent
352 homes within 3 km of West Howe · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
within 3 km of West Howe · share, count and typical rentRent bands
352 homes within 3 km of West HoweHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 38% | 51% |
| Typical rent | £2,360 pcm | £1,200 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 8.1% | 7.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter within 3 km of West Howe · −28.6% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around West Howe
typical rent, cheapest first- Town Centre £1,150 pcm
- Upper Parkstone £1,250 pcm
- West Howe £1,525 pcm
- Ensbury Park £1,850 pcm
Getting to know West Howe
nearest stationsSchools in West Howe
2 primary · 2 secondary · 75% rated good or outstanding- Elm Academy primary · Outstanding
- LeAF Studio secondary · Good
- Heathlands Primary Academy primary · Good
- Oak Academy secondary · Requires improvement
Based on 352 homes to rent on Houses now, 4,108 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 West Howe
What is the average rent in West Howe?
There are only 8 homes to rent in West Howe itself, so these figures cover the 352 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of West Howe is £1,740 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,400 a month.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in West Howe?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of West Howe rents for £1,250 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £900 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in West Howe?
Most rents within 3 km of West Howe are between £800 and £4,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,100 a month, and one in five £2,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in West Howe?
There are 8 homes to rent in West Howe on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 352, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 320 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in West Howe?
Slightly down. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of West Howe over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,275 a month, 1.9% lower than the year before (£1,300 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 4% and 4-bedroom homes are down 6%.
How quickly do rental homes let in West Howe?
Within 3 km of West Howe, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 5 weeks. About 48% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in West Howe?
About 8.1% gross for houses and 7.0% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for within 3 km of West Howe over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in West Howe?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent within 3 km of West Howe. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,200 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,500 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near West Howe?
Of the areas around West Howe, Town Centre is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by Upper Parkstone (£1,250 a month) and Ensbury Park (£1,850 a month). West Howe itself is £1,525 a month.
Are rental homes in West Howe furnished?
About three quarters of rental homes within 3 km of West Howe that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in West Howe?
There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in West Howe. 75% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near West Howe?
West Howe has no station of its own. The nearest is Branksome.