Properties to rent in AL3
St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge
There are 31 results. Rental prices in AL3 range from £988 pcm to £5.3k pcm with an average price of £3.1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in AL3, St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury
1 Bedroom
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Rental market in AL3
What's to rent
30 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
30 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 63% | 33% |
| Typical rent | £3,400 pcm | £1,438 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.3% | 5.0% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +26.5% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around AL3
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know AL3
stations in AL3Schools in AL3
9 primary · 2 secondary · 93% rated good or outstanding- St Albans Girls' School secondary · Outstanding
- Bernards Heath Junior School primary · Outstanding
- Townsend Church of England secondary · Good
- Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School primary · Good
- Prae Wood Primary School primary · Good
- Markyate Village School and Nursery primary · Good
Based on 30 homes to rent on Houses now, 440 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in AL3
What is the average rent in AL3?
The average rent for a home in AL3 is £3,140 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,650 a month. This is based on the 30 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in AL3?
A typical 2-bedroom home in AL3 rents for £2,950 a month and a 3-bedroom home £4,985 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £2,035 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,425 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in AL3?
Most rents in AL3 are between £1,065 and £5,320 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,800 a month, and one in five £5,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in AL3?
There are 31 homes to rent in AL3 on Houses right now, plus 22 already let agreed. 31 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in AL3?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in AL3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,950 a month, 8.6% higher than the year before (£1,795 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 11%.
How quickly do rental homes let in AL3?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.
What rental yield can I get in AL3?
About 6.3% gross for houses and 5.0% for flats. That compares typical rents with what houses and flats actually sold for in AL3 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in AL3?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes to rent in AL3. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,440 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,890 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near AL3?
Of the areas around AL3, HP1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,300 a month, followed by HP2 (£1,315 a month) and HP3 (£1,450 a month). AL3 itself is £2,650 a month.
Are rental homes in AL3 furnished?
About three quarters of rental homes in AL3 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in AL3?
There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in AL3. 93% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near AL3?
Stations in AL3 include St.Albans Abbey and St.Albans City.