Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Birmingham, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Birmingham, AL rent slipped 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,145/month. Renters today are paying $33 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Birmingham sits 41.0% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in the Southeast with 832 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Birmingham rent for $787/month, 1-bedrooms for $982/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,355/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.
Price ranges
Houses, which make up 67.6% of total rentals, have a median rent of $1,200/month, while apartments rent for a median of $1,000/month across 27.2% of the market. This property-type spread adds another dimension to Birmingham's rental landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Birmingham
$1,145/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Birmingham is $1,145 per month as of August 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $795 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Birmingham
832
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham run $971 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $787 | 2% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $982 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,355 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belview Heights | $1,000 | |
Central City | $1,546 | |
Central Park | $1,100 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,107 | |
Five Points South | $1,150 | |
Fountain Heights | $2,000 | |
Glen Iris | $1,085 | |
Highland Park | $945 | |
Sand Ridge | $1,685 | |
South Eastlake | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,412 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$982
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,150
Highland Park
Average rent
$945
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,085
South Eastlake
Average rent
$1,000
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$2,000
Sand Ridge
Average rent
$1,685
Belview Heights
Average rent
$1,000
Central City
Average rent
$1,546
Central Park
Average rent
$1,100
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,107
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
12%
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
41%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 4% lower than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
4%$1,300
2%$1,262
2%$1,449
36%$1,595
5%$1,800
2%$1,885
15%$1,817
5%$1,775
1%$1,640
1%$1,977
10%$1,595
13%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
4d ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Echo Highlands condo for rent in Birmingham
1801 Carson Rd #4, Birmingham, AL 35215
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Echo Highlands condo for rent in Birmingham
1801 Carson Rd #9, Birmingham, AL 35215
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
2101 31st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207
2 beds
1 bath
$590
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City condo for rent in Birmingham
2311 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
2 beds
1 bath
$5,000
Condo for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,457
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1860 Oxmoor Rd #532, Birmingham, AL 35209
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Park condo for rent in Birmingham
2600 Highland Ave S #502, Birmingham, AL 35205
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,178–$1,749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,054–$2,151
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,060–$2,453
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,415
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,060–$2,453
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,327–$1,749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,054–$1,428
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,415
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
105 Candy Mountain Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
2 baths
$850
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 $1,145 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Birmingham?
Average rent prices in Birmingham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Birmingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Birmingham is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Birmingham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham are Highland Park ($945/mo), South Eastlake ($1,000/mo), and Belview Heights ($1,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Birmingham?
To comfortably afford rent in Birmingham, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Birmingham?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Birmingham average around $1,180/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,060/month.
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).