Rent · May 2026
Average rent in Dorset 2026
The average monthly private rent in Dorset is £1,041, a change of +3.8% over the past year. Figures are from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Average rent (pcm)
£1,041
Annual change
+3.8%
Gross yield
3.8%
Dorset rent by bedrooms
One bedroom£721 pcm
Two bedrooms£953 pcm
Three bedrooms£1,172 pcm
Four+ bedrooms£1,661 pcm
Buy-to-let yield in Dorset
With an average price of £325,696 and average rent of £1,041 per month, Dorset offers a gross rental yield of about 3.8%. Work out net returns with our rental yield calculator.