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.

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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 Dorset?

The average monthly rent for a house in Dorset is £1,706, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,249 for a two-bedroom, £1,597 for a three-bedroom, £2,108 for a four-bedroom, and £2,945 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Dorset feature gardens and parking?

In Dorset, 84% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Dorset?

The housing mix in Dorset is 30% detached, 26% semi-detached, 27% terraced, and 18% other.

£1,706
Average Rent
£1,249
2 Bed
£1,597
3 Bed
£2,108
4 Bed
£2,945
5 Bed
84%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
89%
Include parking
Detached: 30%
Semi-Detached: 26%
Terraced: 27%
Other: 18%

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 £5,515. The second and third most expensive areas are BH3 with an average rent of £3,059 and BH14 with an average rent of £2,554 .

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 £983. The second and third cheapest areas are TA18 with an average rent of £1,106 and DT8 with an average rent of £1,176 .

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 £1,026, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £855 for a one-bedroom, £1,090 for a two-bedroom, £1,490 for a three-bedroom, and £1,649 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Dorset feature balconies and parking?

In Dorset, 11% of flats have a balcony and 79% include parking.

£1,026
Average Rent
£855
1 Bed
£1,090
2 Bed
£1,490
3 Bed
£1,649
4 Bed
11%
Have a balcony
79%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

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 £1,704. The second and third most expensive areas are BH3 with an average rent of £1,345 and BH8 with an average rent of £1,281 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Dorset is TA20, where the average monthly rent is £664. The second and third cheapest areas are SP7 with an average rent of £785 and EX13 with an average rent of £790 .

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