Dorchester Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Dorchester's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Dorchester?

The average monthly rent for a house in Dorchester is £1,342, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,127 for a two-bedroom, £1,371 for a three-bedroom, £1,932 for a four-bedroom, and £2,932 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Dorchester feature gardens and parking?

In Dorchester, 89% of houses have a garden and 88% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Dorchester?

The housing mix in Dorchester is 19% detached, 23% semi-detached, 35% terraced, and 23% other.

£1,342
Average Rent
£1,127
2 Bed
£1,371
3 Bed
£1,932
4 Bed
£2,932
5 Bed
89%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
88%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 23%
Terraced: 35%
Other: 23%

What is the most expensive area in Dorchester to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Dorchester is DT2, where the average monthly rent is £1,676. The second and third most expensive areas are DT10 with an average rent of £1,565 and DT11 with an average rent of £1,470 .

What is the cheapest area in Dorchester to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Dorchester is DT7, where the average monthly rent is £950. The second and third cheapest areas are DT8 with an average rent of £1,176 and DT5 with an average rent of £1,180 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Dorchester?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Dorchester is £880, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £774 for a one-bedroom, £968 for a two-bedroom, £1,407 for a three-bedroom, and £1,650 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Dorchester feature balconies and parking?

In Dorchester, 6% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.

£880
Average Rent
£774
1 Bed
£968
2 Bed
£1,407
3 Bed
£1,650
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
73%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Dorchester to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Dorchester is DT1, where the average monthly rent is £1,174. The second and third most expensive areas are DT9 with an average rent of £987 and DT3 with an average rent of £967 .

What is the cheapest area in Dorchester to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dorchester is DT8, where the average monthly rent is £575. The second and third cheapest areas are DT10 with an average rent of £763 and DT7 with an average rent of £772 .

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