Christchurch · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in St Albans
The typical rent in St Albans is $528 a week (down about 1% on a year earlier), measured across 2,163 active bonds in the January 2026 quarter. Official MBIE Tenancy Services bond data, not listing prices.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical rent | Cheaper quarter | Dearer quarter | Active bonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $498/wk | $464/wk | $658/wk | 549 |
| 2 bedrooms | $493/wk | $420/wk | $570/wk | 894 |
| 3 bedrooms | $694/wk | $588/wk | $788/wk | 402 |
| All sizes | $528/wk | $450/wk | $678/wk | 2,163 |
St Albans spans 3 statistical areas (St Albans North, St Albans West, St Albans East); the typical figure combines them weighted by bond count, and the quarter columns show the range across those areas. Source: MBIE Tenancy Services rental bond data, January 2026 quarter. Bonds lodged with Tenancy Services, so this reflects rents actually paid, not asking prices.
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