Houses to rent in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

There are 146 results for Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Rental prices in Doncaster range from £520 pcm to £2.2k pcm with an average price of £864 pcm.


Properties to rent in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

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Rental market in Doncaster

Average rent £840 pcm typical £795 pcm
Most rents £520 – £1,898 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 146 54 more let agreed
New to rent 169 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +3.3% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.8–6.8% houses 5.8%, flats 6.8%

What's to rent

161 homes · share, count and typical rent
Flats and apartments 41.0% 66 · £650
Terraced houses 25.5% 41 · £775
Semi-detached houses 16.1% 26 · £956
Other homes 9.3% 15 · £900
Detached houses 8.1% 13 · £1.7k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
Studio 4.3% 7 · £550
1 bedroom 32.3% 52 · £600
2 bedrooms 31.1% 50 · £800
3 bedrooms 22.4% 36 · £900
4 bedrooms 8.1% 13 · £1.7k
5+ bedrooms 1.9% 3 · £1.4k

Rent bands

161 homes
Under £600 pcm 18.0% 29
£600 – £720 pcm 18.6% 30
£720 – £850 pcm 23.0% 37
£850 – £970 pcm 19.9% 32
£970 pcm and over 20.5% 33

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes to rent50%41%
Typical rent£875 pcm£650 pcm
Average bedrooms2.71.3
Typical time to let3 weeks3 weeks
Gross rental yield5.8%6.8%

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.0% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Doncaster 2024 Q4: £750 pcm (501 new listings) £750 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £725 pcm (643 new listings) £725 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £750 pcm (586 new listings) £750 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £775 pcm (591 new listings) £775 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £775 pcm (581 new listings) £775 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £775 pcm (513 new listings) £775 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £775 pcm (619 new listings) £775 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £795 pcm (571 new listings) £795 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around Doncaster

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. Doncaster £795 pcm
  2. Wheatley Park £973 pcm
  3. Belle Vue £1,513 pcm

Getting to know Doncaster

stations in Doncaster

Schools in Doncaster

16 primary · 4 secondary · 79% rated good or outstanding
  • Hall Cross Academy secondary · Good
  • Outwood Academy Danum secondary · Good
  • Hexthorpe Primary School primary · Good
  • Bessacarr Primary primary · Good
  • Park Primary School primary · Good
  • Carr Lodge Academy primary · Good

Based on 161 homes to rent on Houses now, 2,358 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 Doncaster

What is the average rent in Doncaster?

The average rent for a home in Doncaster is £840 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £795 a month. This is based on the 161 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Doncaster rents for £800 a month and a 3-bedroom home £900 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £100 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £600 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,695 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Doncaster?

Most rents in Doncaster are between £520 and £1,900 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £600 a month, and one in five £970 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Doncaster?

There are 146 homes to rent in Doncaster on Houses right now, plus 54 already let agreed. 169 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Doncaster?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Doncaster over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £775 a month, 3.3% higher than the year before (£750 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Doncaster?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Doncaster?

About 6.8% gross for flats and 5.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Doncaster over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Doncaster?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Doncaster. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £650 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,695 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Doncaster?

Of the areas around Doncaster, Wheatley Park is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £975 a month, followed by Belle Vue (£1,515 a month). Doncaster itself is £795 a month.

Are rental homes in Doncaster furnished?

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

What are the schools like in Doncaster?

There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in Doncaster. 79% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Doncaster?

Stations in Doncaster include Doncaster.