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 £1,365, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,139 for a two-bedroom, £1,399 for a three-bedroom, £1,984 for a four-bedroom, and £2,949 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Dorchester feature gardens and parking?

In Dorchester, 84% of houses have a garden and 87% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Dorchester?

The housing mix in Dorchester is 19% detached, 29% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 16% other.

£1,365
Average Rent
£1,139
2 Bed
£1,399
3 Bed
£1,984
4 Bed
£2,949
5 Bed
84%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
87%
Include parking
Detached: 19%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 16%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Dorchester is DT10, where the average monthly rent is £1,759. The second and third most expensive areas are DT2 with an average rent of £1,663 and DT11 with an average rent of £1,501 .

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 £983. The second and third cheapest areas are DT8 with an average rent of £1,176 and DT5 with an average rent of £1,224 .

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 £914, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £787 for a one-bedroom, £989 for a two-bedroom, £1,363 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 72% include parking.

£914
Average Rent
£787
1 Bed
£989
2 Bed
£1,363
3 Bed
£1,650
4 Bed
6%
Have a balcony
72%
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 £1,134. The second and third most expensive areas are DT9 with an average rent of £988 and DT3 with an average rent of £974 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dorchester is DT10, where the average monthly rent is £791. The second and third cheapest areas are DT11 with an average rent of £818 and DT7 with an average rent of £821 .

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