Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Birmingham, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Birmingham, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly costs across the city.
Compared to national trends
Birmingham runs 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 867 total rentals, providing a modest selection across the metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Birmingham rent for about $1,026/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,054/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,400/month.
Price ranges
Houses make up 64.7% of total rentals and have a median rent of $1,200/month, while apartments, accounting for 30.0% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,100/month. This property-type spread offers options for different renter preferences.
Median rent
Median rent in Birmingham
$1,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Birmingham is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Birmingham
867
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Birmingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Birmingham, AL
Average rent prices in Birmingham have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Birmingham, AL
Rent prices in Birmingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Birmingham is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 |  2% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,054 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belview Heights | $1,200 | |
Central City | $1,500 | |
Central Park | $1,100 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,145 | |
Five Points South | $1,278 | |
Fountain Heights | $1,795 | |
Glen Iris | $1,100 | |
Highland Park | $995 | |
Sand Ridge | $1,771 | |
South Eastlake | $1,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $741 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,054
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,278
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,100
Highland Park
Average rent
$995
South Eastlake
Average rent
$1,050
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$1,795
Sand Ridge
Average rent
$1,771
Central Park
Average rent
$1,100
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,145
Belview Heights
Average rent
$1,200
Central City
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$741
Last 30 days
4%
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.
How does rent in Birmingham, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Birmingham and Adamsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Birmingham
37%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is equal to the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,197
1%$1,262
1%$1,200
6%$1,897
5%$1,663
6%$1,650
5%$1,695
10%$1,845
5%$1,745
8%$1,645
2%$1,895
9%$1,650
2%Cost of living in Birmingham, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 24% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Birmingham, AL
21h ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
South Eastlake apartment for rent in Birmingham
7740 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206
2 beds
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7748 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206
1–2 beds
1 bath
$565–$605
Apartment for rent
5h ago
4000 36th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
4505 Buttewoods Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
5 beds
6 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,257
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Central City condo for rent in Birmingham
2311 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Condo for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1860 Oxmoor Rd #532, Birmingham, AL 35209
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$2,111
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$676–$1,390
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,315
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,315
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,348–$1,830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,481
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$676–$1,390
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Birmingham, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Birmingham rental market.
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The average rent in Birmingham is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Birmingham?
Average rent prices in Birmingham have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Birmingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Birmingham is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Birmingham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham are Highland Park ($995/mo), South Eastlake ($1,050/mo), and Glen Iris ($1,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Birmingham?
To comfortably afford rent in Birmingham, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Birmingham?
December stands out as the best time to apartment hunt in Birmingham, with the lowest seasonal rents and the least competition from other renters. February sees the highest rents, with roughly a 9% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).