Properties to rent in AL1

Frequently asked questions about renting in AL1

What is the average rent in AL1?

The average rent for a home in AL1 is £2,390 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,800 a month. This is based on the 97 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in AL1?

A typical 2-bedroom home in AL1 rents for £1,900 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,375 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £475 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,550 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in AL1?

Most rents in AL1 are between £1,300 and £6,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,500 a month, and one in five £2,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in AL1?

There are 92 homes to rent in AL1 on Houses right now, plus 65 already let agreed. 108 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in AL1?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in AL1 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,700 a month, 3% higher than the year before (£1,650 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in AL1?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 65% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 3 weeks for flats.

What rental yield can I get in AL1?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 4.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in AL1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in AL1?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in AL1. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,700 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,750 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near AL1?

Of the areas around AL1, AL10 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,500 a month, followed by AL5 (£1,650 a month) and AL2 (£2,000 a month). AL1 itself is £1,800 a month.

Are rental homes in AL1 furnished?

About 6 in 10 rental homes in AL1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in AL1?

There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in AL1. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 5 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near AL1?

Stations in AL1 include St.Albans City and St.Albans Abbey.