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St Albans Rental Valuation
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St Albans rental market at a glance
Latest rental data for St Albans from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
St Albans vs UK
| Location | Average rent (pcm) | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | £1,934 | +2.7% |
| UK | £1,406 | +3.8% |
St Albans rents are currently £528 per month above the UK average.
How much does it cost to rent a property in St Albans?
Average monthly rents by number of bedrooms in St Albans (September 2026)
How St Albans rents have changed
Average private rent in St Albans (ONS)
St Albans rental market commentary
What the latest rent data means for renters and landlords
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, September 2026. Commentary is rewritten and checked with the published source data. Percentages use the ONS rent index; pound differences use published average rents. Percentage-point comparisons use the displayed one-decimal rates. Read the ONS methodology.
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Bellsoph rental valuations are automated estimates based on advertised rental evidence and official statistics. They are not a formal or RICS valuation or financial advice, and achieved rents depend on condition, presentation, timing and demand. Market data: ONS Price Index of Private Rents and UK House Price Index, September 2026.
St Albans and the regional rent benchmark
The average rent in St Albans was £1,934 in September 2026. The ONS Private Rental Prices Index covers new and existing tenancies, so this is statistical context rather than an advertised rent or a direct comparable for a particular home.
The East of England average for the same month was £1,298. The St Albans average was 49.0% higher than the regional benchmark. This comparison describes average rent levels, not individual properties.
Bedroom categories provide a size-based reference
In September 2026, the average was £1,272 for a one bed, £1,635 for a two bed, £2,023 for a three bed and £2,907 for a four or more bed. These category averages can help frame a rent comparison by bedroom count, but they are not actual comparable listings.
The average for a four or more bed home was £884 above the three bed average. The annual rent rate was 3.1% for a three bed and 2.0% for a four or more bed.
Property type and annual movement
In September 2026, average rents by type were £1,487 for a Flat Maisonette, £1,801 for a Terraced, £2,174 for a Semi-detached and £2,672 for a Detached. For a useful statistical comparison, match a property's type and bedroom count where possible; these figures do not represent specific listings.
The St Albans average rent was 2.7% higher over the year to September 2026. Its annual rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than the East of England rate, a comparison of rates of change rather than rent levels.