Properties to rent in DT1
Dorchester
There are 36 results. Rental prices in DT1 range from £825 pcm to £2k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in DT1, Dorchester
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Rental market in DT1
What's to rent
31 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
31 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 23% | 71% |
| Typical rent | £1,450 pcm | £1,200 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% | 8.2% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Rents in and around DT1
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know DT1
stations in DT1Schools in DT1
4 primary · 2 secondary · 50% rated good or outstanding- The Thomas Hardye School secondary · Outstanding
- The Prince of Wales School primary · Good
- Manor Park Church of England First School primary · Inadequate
- Damers First School primary · Not yet rated
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester primary · Not yet rated
Based on 31 homes to rent on Houses now, 338 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 DT1
What is the average rent in DT1?
The average rent for a home in DT1 is £1,310 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 31 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in DT1?
A typical 2-bedroom home in DT1 rents for £1,315 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,600 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £290 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,165 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in DT1?
Most rents in DT1 are between £850 and £2,065 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 DT1?
There are 36 homes to rent in DT1 on Houses right now, plus 13 already let agreed. 28 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in DT1?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in DT1 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 DT1?
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 DT1?
About 8.2% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in DT1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in DT1?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in DT1. Terraced houses come next. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,200 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £1,450 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near DT1?
Of the areas around DT1, DT4 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by DT5 (£1,100 a month) and DT8 (£1,150 a month). DT1 itself is £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in DT1 furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes in DT1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in DT1?
There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in DT1. 50% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near DT1?
Stations in DT1 include Dorchester West and Dorchester South.