Properties to rent in AL5
Harpenden
There are 33 results. Rental prices in AL5 range from £1.2k pcm to £3.8k pcm with an average price of £2k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in AL5, Harpenden
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Rental market in AL5
What's to rent
33 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
33 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 24% | 67% |
| Typical rent | £2,895 pcm | £1,625 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 3.8% | 5.7% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +30.4% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around AL5
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know AL5
stations in AL5Schools in AL5
13 primary · 3 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- St George's School secondary · Outstanding
- Sir John Lawes School secondary · Outstanding
- Wood End School primary · Outstanding
- High Beeches Primary School primary · Outstanding
- The Grove Infant and Nursery School primary · Outstanding
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 33 homes to rent on Houses now, 439 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in AL5
What is the average rent in AL5?
The average rent for a home in AL5 is £1,970 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,650 a month. This is based on the 33 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in AL5?
A typical 2-bedroom home in AL5 rents for £1,650 a month and a 3-bedroom home £3,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £1,350 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,150 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,145 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in AL5?
Most rents in AL5 are between £1,150 and £3,790 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,400 a month, and one in five £3,000 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in AL5?
There are 33 homes to rent in AL5 on Houses right now, plus 21 already let agreed. 36 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in AL5?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in AL5 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,000 a month, 5.3% higher than the year before (£1,900 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in AL5?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 56% 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 AL5?
About 5.7% gross for flats and 3.8% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in AL5 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in AL5?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in AL5. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,625 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £3,000 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near AL5?
Of the areas around AL5, LU1 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,100 a month, followed by LU2 (£1,275 a month) and AL8 (£1,400 a month). AL5 itself is £1,650 a month.
Are rental homes in AL5 furnished?
About three quarters of rental homes in AL5 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in AL5?
There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in AL5. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 7 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near AL5?
Stations in AL5 include Harpenden.