Rent · September 2026
Average rent in Dorset 2026
The average monthly private rent in Dorset is £1,059, a change of +4.2% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,059
Annual change
+4.2%
Gross yield
3.9%
Dorset rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£733 pcm
Two bedrooms£969 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,194 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,688 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Dorset
With an average price of £325,154 and average rent of £1,059 per month, Dorset offers a gross rental yield of about 3.9%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.