Average Rent in Birmingham, AL and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Birmingham, AL

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,200. This is -39% lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

626

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,200. This is -39% lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%

64%

18%

$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 comparables in
Birmingham, AL
The monthly rent for an apartment in Birmingham, AL is $1,043. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,037. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,275.


1 bedroom	$1,040	1%	13%
2 bedroom	$1,049	3%	16%
3 bedroom	$1,275	1%	6%
4 bedroom	$1,497	3%	7%
Studio	$900	2%	19%

		Comparables
Belview Heights	$1,025
Central City	$1,505
Ensley Highlands	$1,172
Five Points South	$1,169
Fountain Heights	$1,910
Glen Iris	$1,050
Highland Park	$922
Killbough Springs	$1,300
Sand Ridge	$1,641
South Eastlake	$1,075


Apartments	$1,043	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,400	1%	No Change
Houses	$1,275	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

Last year

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$1,200

39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,175

41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 2% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

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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.