St. Albans Rent Guide and Insights

Discover St. Albans'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 St. Albans?

The average monthly rent for a house in St. Albans is £2,522, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,772 for a two-bedroom, £2,293 for a three-bedroom, £3,068 for a four-bedroom, and £4,928 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in St. Albans feature gardens and parking?

In St. Albans, 88% of houses have a garden and 85% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in St. Albans?

The housing mix in St. Albans is 28% detached, 30% semi-detached, 38% terraced, and 4% other.

£2,522
Average Rent
£1,772
2 Bed
£2,293
3 Bed
£3,068
4 Bed
£4,928
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
85%
Include parking
Detached: 28%
Semi-Detached: 30%
Terraced: 38%
Other: 4%

What is the most expensive area in St. Albans to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in St. Albans is AL5, where the average monthly rent is £2,970. The second and third most expensive areas are AL9 with an average rent of £2,749 and AL4 with an average rent of £2,740 .

What is the cheapest area in St. Albans to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in St. Albans is AL7, where the average monthly rent is £1,861. The second and third cheapest areas are AL10 with an average rent of £1,946 and AL8 with an average rent of £2,363 .

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 St. Albans?

The average monthly rent for a flat in St. Albans is £1,464, costing on average £28 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,229 for a one-bedroom, £1,601 for a two-bedroom, £2,301 for a three-bedroom, and £2,338 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in St. Albans feature balconies and parking?

In St. Albans, 17% of flats have a balcony and 80% include parking.

£1,464
Average Rent
£1,229
1 Bed
£1,601
2 Bed
£2,301
3 Bed
£2,338
4 Bed
17%
Have a balcony
80%
Include parking
£28
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in St. Albans to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in St. Albans is AL9, where the average monthly rent is £1,661. The second and third most expensive areas are AL5 with an average rent of £1,646 and AL1 with an average rent of £1,632 .

What is the cheapest area in St. Albans to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in St. Albans is AL7, where the average monthly rent is £1,290. The second and third cheapest areas are AL8 with an average rent of £1,303 and AL2 with an average rent of £1,371 .

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