Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Birmingham, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Birmingham, AL rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/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 $1,950/month national median, providing an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southeast with 872 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Birmingham rent for $793/month, 1-bed and 2-bed units both sit around $1,000/month, while 3-bedrooms run $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,395/month. Houses command a median of $1,200/month compared to $1,035/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Crestline rents fell 55.9% year over year to $1,100/month across 14 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 2.1% drop. This is a localized cooldown contrasting with the broader Birmingham market.
Median rent
Median rent in Birmingham
$1,150/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Birmingham is $1,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Birmingham
872
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% 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 $1,035, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham run $991 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,040.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $793 |  3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,004 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,395 | 3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belview Heights | $1,045 | |
Central Park | $1,100 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,137 | |
Five Points South | $1,084 | |
Fountain Heights | $2,040 | |
Glen Iris | $1,080 | |
Highland Park | $1,000 | |
Inglenook | $1,050 | |
Sand Ridge | $1,490 | |
South Eastlake | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,035 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$793
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,004
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,084
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,000
South Eastlake
Average rent
$1,000
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,080
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$2,040
Sand Ridge
Average rent
$1,490
Central Park
Average rent
$1,100
Belview Heights
Average rent
$1,045
Inglenook
Average rent
$1,050
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,137
Apartments
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
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 5% lower than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,212
6%$1,200
11%$1,297
1%$1,895
10%$1,505
6%$1,800
9%$2,195
10%$1,729
1%$1,724
1%$1,550
1%$2,002
8%$1,549
6%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
1d ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Arlington - West End house for rent in Birmingham
413 Fulton Ave Sw #1, Birmingham, AL 35211
3 beds
1 bath
$525
House for rent
Available Mar 12
4d ago
Echo Highlands condo for rent in Birmingham
1801 Carson Rd #4, Birmingham, AL 35215
2 beds
1 bath
$575
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
4d ago
Echo Highlands condo for rent in Birmingham
1801 Carson Rd #9, Birmingham, AL 35215
2 beds
1 bath
$575
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
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
2d ago
Central City apartment for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,052
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Five Points South house for rent in Birmingham
1711 13th Ave S #NA, Birmingham, AL 35205
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Highland Park condo for rent in Birmingham
2600 Highland Ave S #701, Birmingham, AL 35205
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
11h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,186–$1,697
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,105–$2,361
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$2,719
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,245
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$2,719
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,275
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,307–$1,697
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,105–$2,361
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,245
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$760–$2,205
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 $1,150 per month as of June 13, 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 2% 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 $800 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Birmingham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham are Highland Park ($1,000/mo), South Eastlake ($1,000/mo), and Belview Heights ($1,045/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?
Birmingham's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent price adjustments across different apartment sizes.
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).