Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Average rent in
Birmingham, AL

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,195

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

882

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
70%
17%
5%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Birmingham, AL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Birmingham, AL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Birmingham, AL is $1,109. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $1,045 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,117. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,077

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,445

4%

2%

Studio

$889

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$889

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,077

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Birmingham, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Birmingham, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Birmingham, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adamsville, AL.

Birmingham

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,155
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 3% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

More data insights and reports

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$1,155

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$1,220

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$1,000

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$1,770

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$1,512

increased by17%

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$1,995

decreased by6%

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$1,497

decreased by6%

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$1,575

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$1,472

decreased by3%

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$1,695

decreased by3%

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$1,500

decreased by12%

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Cost of living in
Birmingham, AL

The overall cost of living in Birmingham, AL is 8% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

7% lower

Housing

24% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

10% higher

Apartments for rent in Alabaster

Discover rentals in Birmingham, AL

Emagine Properties L.L.C - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Emagine Properties L.L.C

920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Morningview / 4th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Morningview / 4th Ave S

7748 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206

1–2 beds

1 bath

$540–$620

Apartment for rent

1128 Thomason Avenue #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Birmingham

Cute, 2bd 1ba Tarrant Apartment

1128 Thomason Avenue #C, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

1337 Alabama Ave Sw #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington - West End apartment for rent in Birmingham

1337 Alabama Ave Sw #C, Birmingham, AL 35211

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

224 72nd St N #A - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$645

Apartment for rent

2918 24th St W - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2918 24th St W

2918 24 St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

3517-3519 DUPLEX - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

3517-3519 DUPLEX

3517 Avenue C, Birmingham, AL 35218

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1415 Virginia St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

1415 Virginia St

1415 Virginia St, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent