Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 17, 2025
Last updated on December 17, 2025
Last updated on December 17, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, 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 4% 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 $1,109. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $1,045 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,117. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,050 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,077 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,445 | 4% | 2% | |
Studio | $889 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington West End | $1,225 | |
Central City | $1,395 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,000 | |
Five Points South | $1,197 | |
Forest Park | $1,075 | |
Fountain Heights | $1,900 | |
Glen Iris | $1,097 | |
Highland Park | $945 | |
Roebuck | $1,150 | |
South Eastlake | $992 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,109 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$889
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,077
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,197
South Eastlake
Average rent
$992
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,097
Highland Park
Average rent
$945
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$1,900
Central City
Average rent
$1,395
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,075
Roebuck
Average rent
$1,150
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,000
Arlington West End
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,109
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
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 3% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
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Adamsville
$1,155
Last year
Bessemer
$1,240
Last year
Center Point
$1,220
Last year
Fultondale
$1,000
Last year
Gardendale
$1,770
Last year
Hoover
$1,512
Last year
Irondale
$1,995
Last year
Leeds
$1,497
Last year
Moody
$1,575
Last year
Pinson
$1,472
Last year
Trussville
$1,695
Last year
Vestavia Hills
$1,500
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 |
1d ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
7748 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
1–2 beds
1 bath
$540–$620
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1128 Thomason Avenue #C, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington - West End apartment for rent in Birmingham
1337 Alabama Ave Sw #C, Birmingham, AL 35211
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
224 72nd St N #A, Birmingham, AL 35206
2 beds
1 bath
$645
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2918 24 St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3517 Avenue C, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1415 Virginia St, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
2005 Lake Heather Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242
5 beds
4 baths
$7,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5 beds
6 baths
$7,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Five Points South condo for rent in Birmingham
2250 Highland Ave S #42, Birmingham, AL 35205
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Park condo for rent in Birmingham
2600 Arlington Ave S #68, Birmingham, AL 35205
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$3,345
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Birmingham
294 Shades Crest Road #NA, Birmingham, AL 35226
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
$3,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 19
1d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
294 Shades Crest Road #1, Birmingham, AL 35226
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
$3,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1565 Bent River Circle #NA, Birmingham, AL 35216
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Dec 9
17h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$2,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$1,683
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,275
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,270
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,120–$1,665
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,395
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,335–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,675
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
3 Greenhill Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$1,325
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,085
House for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,420
$1,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,140
House for rent
Available Aug 13
15h ago
Verified
1406 17th Ave S #3, Birmingham, AL 35205
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
824 45th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208
3 beds
1 bath
$900
$845
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
493 Cedar Crest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35216
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1 bed
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,319
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,256–$1,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,270
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,335–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,675
Apartment for rent
8h ago
741 Barcelona Court, Birmingham, AL 35209
2 beds
2 baths
$1,095
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3053 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent