Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Birmingham, AL

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,167. This is -40%, or $783, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,167

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

819

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,167. This is -40%, or $783, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
71%
15%
4%
2%
$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 2% 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 $1,073. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,079. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$1,400

3%

43%

Studio

$775

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

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$1,167
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,290
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 10% lower than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

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Adamsville

$1,290

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Bessemer

$1,300

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$1,282

increased by1%

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$1,100

decreased by30%

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Gardendale

$1,572

increased by24%

Last year

Hoover

$1,634

increased by8%

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Irondale

$2,345

decreased by4%

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Leeds

$1,699

increased by5%

Last year

Moody

$1,750

increased by4%

Last year

Pinson

$1,530

increased by1%

Last year

Trussville

$2,400

increased by19%

Last year

Vestavia Hills

$1,399

decreased by6%

Last year

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

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Discover rentals in Birmingham, AL

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

5d+ 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

413 Fulton Ave Sw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Arlington - West End house for rent in Birmingham

413 Fulton Avenue SW - 1

413 Fulton Ave Sw #1, Birmingham, AL 35211

3 beds

1 bath

$595

House for rent

Available Mar 12

32nd Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

32nd Place Apartments

1716 32nd Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Ave E Apts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Ave E Apts

2709 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

2421 29th Street Ensley #C - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham

2421 29th Street Ensley #C, Birmingham, AL 35208

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Avenue X 3-Bedroom Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham

Avenue X 3-Bedroom Apartments

3012 Avenue X, Birmingham, AL 35208

3 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1415 Virginia St #C - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Birmingham

1415 Virginia St #C, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 29

3828 39th Avenue North - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3828 39th Avenue North

3828 39th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent