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Renting in Bournemouth

South West

Average rent for a 2-bed in Bournemouth: £1,100/mo

Pop. 199,0005% yield+5.5% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property SizeMonthly RentAnnual
Studio£700£8,400
1-bed£850£10,200
2-bed£1,100£13,200
3-bed£1,375£16,500
4-bed£1,700£20,400

Visual Comparison

Studio
£700/mo
1-bed
£850/mo
2-bed
£1,100/mo
3-bed
£1,375/mo
4-bed
£1,700/mo
UK avg
£1,050/mo

Bournemouth 2-bed rent is +£50 (+5%) above the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

5%

Rent Growth

5.5%

year on year

Demand

High

Avg Deposit

£1,269

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Bournemouth is a popular seaside town with a growing digital economy and language school sector driving rental demand. The university and coastal lifestyle attract a mix of tenants. Rents are higher than inland Dorset, particularly near the beach.

Popular Rental Areas in Bournemouth

Westbourne

Popular neighbourhood in Bournemouth

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Boscombe

Popular neighbourhood in Bournemouth

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Charminster

Popular neighbourhood in Bournemouth

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Winton

Popular neighbourhood in Bournemouth

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Transport Links

Bournemouth mainline station with services to London Waterloo. Bus network along the coast and Bournemouth Airport.

True Cost of Renting in Bournemouth

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,498

£17,976 per year

Rent (2-bed)£1,100
Council Tax (Band D / 12)£168
Energy (est.)£130
Water (est.)£70
Broadband (est.)£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Bournemouth

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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