Houses to rent in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
There are 45 results for Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Rental prices in Dewsbury range from £550 pcm to £1.3k pcm with an average price of £784 pcm.
Properties to rent in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
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Rental market in Dewsbury
What's to rent
44 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
44 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 36% | 57% |
| Typical rent | £863 pcm | £650 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to let | 5 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.8% | 9.4% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +11.5% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Dewsbury
stations in DewsburySchools in Dewsbury
19 primary · 2 secondary · 78% rated good or outstanding- Westborough High School secondary · Good
- Boothroyd Primary Academy primary · Good
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School primary · Good
- Westmoor Primary School primary · Good
- Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School primary · Good
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary School primary · Good
Based on 44 homes to rent on Houses now, 350 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Dewsbury
What is the average rent in Dewsbury?
The average rent for a home in Dewsbury is £760 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £750 a month. This is based on the 44 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Dewsbury?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Dewsbury rents for £800 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £600 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Dewsbury?
Most rents in Dewsbury are between £550 and £1,285 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £580 a month, and one in five £920 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Dewsbury?
There are 45 homes to rent in Dewsbury on Houses right now. 21 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Dewsbury?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in Dewsbury over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £800 a month, 6.7% higher than the year before (£750 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 10%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Dewsbury?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 6 weeks. About 41% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 5 weeks against about 8 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Dewsbury?
About 9.4% gross for flats and 5.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Dewsbury over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Dewsbury?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in Dewsbury. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £650 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £950 a month.
Are rental homes in Dewsbury furnished?
Only a few rental homes in Dewsbury that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Dewsbury?
There are 19 primary and 2 secondary schools in Dewsbury. 78% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Dewsbury?
Stations in Dewsbury include Dewsbury and Ravensthorpe.