Houses to rent in Dover District, Kent

There are 124 results for Dover District, Kent. Rental prices in Dover District range from £750 pcm to £2.3k pcm with an average price of £1.2k pcm.


Properties to rent in Dover District, Kent

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Rental market in Dover District

Average rent £1,201 pcm typical £1,200 pcm
Most rents £750 – £2,250 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 124 53 more let agreed
New to rent 131 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 4 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.2–7.2% houses 5.2%, flats 7.2%

What's to rent

154 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 40.9% 63 · £945
Terraced houses 27.3% 42 · £1.3k
Other homes 12.3% 19 · £1.5k
Semi-detached houses 10.4% 16 · £1.4k
Detached houses 5.8% 9 · £1.4k
Bungalows 3.2% 5 · £1.4k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 1.9% 3 · £675
1 bedroom 24.7% 38 · £888
2 bedrooms 38.3% 59 · £1.2k
3 bedrooms 26.6% 41 · £1.4k
4 bedrooms 7.1% 11 · £1.9k
5+ bedrooms 1.3% 2 · £2.8k

Rent bands

154 homes
Under £900 pcm 16.9% 26
£900 – £1,100 pcm 20.1% 31
£1,100 – £1,300 pcm 22.1% 34
£1,300 – £1,400 pcm 16.2% 25
£1,400 pcm and over 24.7% 38

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent47%41%
Typical rent£1,300 pcm£945 pcm
Average bedrooms2.61.5
Typical time to let4 weeks4 weeks
Gross rental yield5.2%7.2%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.3% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Dover District 2024 Q4: £1,075 pcm (326 new listings) £1,075 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £1,130 pcm (383 new listings) £1,130 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £1,100 pcm (415 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £1,100 pcm (476 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,100 pcm (393 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £1,100 pcm (386 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £1,100 pcm (397 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £1,100 pcm (432 new listings) £1,100 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Dover District

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Borough of Swale £1,150 pcm
  2. Thanet District £1,150 pcm
  3. Folkestone & Hythe District £1,198 pcm
  4. Dover District £1,200 pcm
  5. City of Canterbury £1,300 pcm
  6. Ashford District £1,400 pcm

Schools in Dover District

41 primary · 8 secondary · 90% rated good or outstanding
  • Dover Grammar School for Girls secondary · Outstanding
  • Warden House Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • River Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Green Park Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Sandwich Junior School primary · Outstanding
  • Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding

Based on 154 homes to rent on Houses now, 1,627 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 Dover District

What is the average rent in Dover District?

The average rent for a home in Dover District is £1,200 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,200 a month. This is based on the 154 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Dover District rents for £1,150 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,350 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £890 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,900 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Dover District?

Most rents in Dover District are between £750 and £2,250 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Dover District?

There are 124 homes to rent in Dover District on Houses right now, plus 53 already let agreed. 131 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Dover District?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in Dover District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,100 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,100 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 5%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Dover District?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 55% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Dover District?

About 7.2% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Dover District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Dover District?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Dover District. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £945 a month, and bungalows the most expensive, at about £1,400 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Dover District?

Of the areas around Dover District, Borough of Swale is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,150 a month, followed by Thanet District (£1,150 a month) and Folkestone & Hythe District (£1,200 a month). Dover District itself is £1,200 a month.

Are rental homes in Dover District furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes in Dover District that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Dover District?

There are 41 primary and 8 secondary schools in Dover District. 90% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 8 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Dover District?

Stations in Dover District include Shepherd's Well, Kearsney, Martin Mill and Snowdown.