Dorchester (Dorset) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Dorchester (Dorset)'s 2025 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 £1,559, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,106 for a two-bedroom, £1,316 for a three-bedroom, £1,853 for a four-bedroom, and £12.5k for a five-bedroom.

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

In Dorchester (Dorset), 77% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.

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

The housing mix in Dorchester (Dorset) is 24% detached, 24% semi-detached, 40% terraced, and 12% other.

£1,559
Average Rent
£1,106
2 Bed
£1,316
3 Bed
£1,853
4 Bed
£12.5k
5 Bed
77%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
86%
Include parking
Detached: 24%
Semi-Detached: 24%
Terraced: 40%
Other: 12%

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 £1,792.

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 £1,325.

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 £1,046, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £942 for a one-bedroom, £1,090 for a two-bedroom, £1,917 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), 9% of flats have a balcony and 87% include parking.

£1,046
Average Rent
£942
1 Bed
£1,090
2 Bed
£1,917
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
87%
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 £1,151.

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 £941.

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