Dorchester (Dorset) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Dorchester (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.

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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 (Dorset)?

The average monthly rent for a house in Dorchester (Dorset) is £1,472, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,157 for a two-bedroom, £1,364 for a three-bedroom, £1,863 for a four-bedroom, and £6,750 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Dorchester (Dorset) feature gardens and parking?

In Dorchester (Dorset), 68% of houses have a garden and 85% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Dorchester (Dorset)?

The housing mix in Dorchester (Dorset) is 20% detached, 31% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 14% other.

£1,472
Average Rent
£1,157
2 Bed
£1,364
3 Bed
£1,863
4 Bed
£6,750
5 Bed
68%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
85%
Include parking
Detached: 20%
Semi-Detached: 31%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 14%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Dorchester (Dorset) is DT2, where the average monthly rent is £1,663.

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Dorchester (Dorset) is DT1, where the average monthly rent is £1,281.

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 (Dorset)?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Dorchester (Dorset) is £1,034, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £913 for a one-bedroom, £1,115 for a two-bedroom, £2,075 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Dorchester (Dorset) feature balconies and parking?

In Dorchester (Dorset), 7% of flats have a balcony and 85% include parking.

£1,034
Average Rent
£913
1 Bed
£1,115
2 Bed
£2,075
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
85%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Dorchester (Dorset) is DT1, where the average monthly rent is £1,134.

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dorchester (Dorset) is DT2, where the average monthly rent is £933.

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