Dorset Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Dorset's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Dorset?
The average monthly rent for a house in Dorset is £1,709, costing on average £3 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,227 for a two-bedroom, £1,591 for a three-bedroom, £2,165 for a four-bedroom, and £2,887 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Dorset feature gardens and parking?
In Dorset, 88% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Dorset?
The housing mix in Dorset is 31% detached, 24% semi-detached, 26% terraced, and 19% other.
What is the most expensive area in Dorset to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Dorset is BH13, where the average monthly rent is £4,879. The second and third most expensive areas are BH3 with an average rent of £3,508 and BH9 with an average rent of £2,531 .
What is the cheapest area in Dorset to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Dorset is DT7, where the average monthly rent is £950. The second and third cheapest areas are TA18 with an average rent of £1,043 and TA20 with an average rent of £1,122 .
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 Dorset?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Dorset is £1,033, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £854 for a one-bedroom, £1,091 for a two-bedroom, £1,517 for a three-bedroom, and £1,745 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Dorset feature balconies and parking?
In Dorset, 13% of flats have a balcony and 81% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Dorset to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Dorset is BH13, where the average monthly rent is £1,710. The second and third most expensive areas are BH3 with an average rent of £1,462 and BH8 with an average rent of £1,364 .
What is the cheapest area in Dorset to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dorset is DT8, where the average monthly rent is £575. The second and third cheapest areas are TA20 with an average rent of £640 and DT10 with an average rent of £763 .
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