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Rent · July 2026

Average rent in Dorset 2026

The average monthly private rent in Dorset is £1,051, a change of +4.8% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.

Average rent (pcm)

£1,051

Annual change

+4.8%

Gross yield

3.9%

Dorset rent by bedrooms

One bedroom£728 pcm
Two bedrooms£961 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,184 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,674 pcm

Buy-to-let yield in Dorset

With an average price of £325,410 and average rent of £1,051 per month, Dorset offers a gross rental yield of about 3.9%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.

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