Properties to rent in DT2
Dorchester
There are 90 results. Rental prices in DT2 range from £913 pcm to £1.8k pcm with an average price of £1.3k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in DT2, Dorchester
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Rental market in DT2
What's to rent
14 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
14 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 50% | 36% |
| Typical rent | £1,300 pcm | £995 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 5 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% | 6.5% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.1% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around DT2
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know DT2
stations in DT2Schools in DT2
12 primary · 2 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding- Dorset Studio School secondary · Good
- St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster primary · Good
- Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School primary · Good
- Broadmayne First School primary · Good
- Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Good
- Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney primary · Good
Based on 14 homes to rent on Houses now, 207 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 DT2
What is the average rent in DT2?
The average rent for a home in DT2 is £1,325 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £1,250 a month. This is based on the 14 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in DT2?
A typical 2-bedroom home in DT2 rents for £1,100 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,300 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month. 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,800 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in DT2?
Most rents in DT2 are between £900 and £1,800 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £950 a month, and one in five £1,700 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in DT2?
There are 17 homes to rent in DT2 on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. 12 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in DT2?
They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in DT2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, about the same as the year before (£1,200 a month). By size, 3-bedroom homes are down 4% and 4-bedroom homes are down 5%.
How quickly do rental homes let in DT2?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 57% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in DT2?
About 6.5% gross for flats and 4.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in DT2 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in DT2?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in DT2. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses.
Where is it cheaper to rent near DT2?
Of the areas around DT2, DT4 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by DT5 (£1,100 a month) and DT10 (£1,125 a month). DT2 itself is £1,250 a month.
Are rental homes in DT2 furnished?
About 2 in 10 rental homes in DT2 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in DT2?
There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in DT2. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near DT2?
Stations in DT2 include Dorchester West, Dorchester South, Maiden Newton and Upwey.