Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,150. This is -40%, or $751, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,150. This is -40%, or $751, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Birmingham, AL is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $972 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,060. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $991 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,045 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,450 | 3% | 19% | |
Studio | $896 | 1% | 17% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington West End | $1,200 | |
Central Park | $1,100 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,155 | |
Five Points South | $1,150 | |
Fountain Heights | $1,645 | |
Glen Iris | $1,074 | |
Highland Park | $1,000 | |
Inglenook | $1,000 | |
Sand Ridge | $1,296 | |
South Eastlake | $1,050 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$896
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$991
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,150
South Eastlake
Average rent
$1,050
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,000
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,074
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$1,645
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,155
Sand Ridge
Average rent
$1,296
Arlington West End
Average rent
$1,200
Inglenook
Average rent
$1,000
Central Park
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Median rent prices in Birmingham, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adamsville, AL.
Birmingham
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 4% lower than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
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$1,200
Last year
Bessemer
$1,200
Last year
Center Point
$1,200
Last year
Fultondale
$1,200
Last year
Gardendale
$1,550
Last year
Hoover
$1,535
Last year
Irondale
$2,100
Last year
Leeds
$1,749
Last year
Moody
$1,720
Last year
Pinson
$1,515
Last year
Trussville
$2,400
Last year
Vestavia Hills
$1,612
Last year
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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 7% lower |
Housing | 24% lower |
Transportation | 10% lower |
Utilities | 10% higher |
2d ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1128 Thomason Ave #C, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham
2916 24th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208
2 beds
1 bath
$590
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 27
18h ago
1716 32nd Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2709 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham
2918 24th Street Ensley #A, Birmingham, AL 35208
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
5d+ ago
Eastlake apartment for rent in Birmingham
17 68th St S #17, Birmingham, AL 35212
2 beds
1 bath
$690
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
4000 35th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5 beds
6 baths
$7,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1572 Forest Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,801
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fountain Heights condo for rent in Birmingham
1801 2nd Ave N #415, Birmingham, AL 35203
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,656–$3,354
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5102 Station Dr, Birmingham, AL 35213
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,120–$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Crestline house for rent in Birmingham
1217 Gladstone Ave #NA, Birmingham, AL 35213
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available May 1
9h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$1,729
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$2,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,275
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,480
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$705–$1,395
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,087–$1,835
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,780
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 19
3h ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,275
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,480
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,087–$1,835
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,780
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$1,729
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$2,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$1,729
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$2,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100–$1,275
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,087–$1,835
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1 bed
1 bath
$880–$1,460
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 19
2d ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent