Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,168. This is -39%, or $732, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,168. This is -39%, or $732, 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 7% 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 $1,068. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,054. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,042 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,450 | 7% | 10% | |
Studio | $969 | 9% | 8% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington West End | $1,200 | |
Central City | $1,418 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,012 | |
Five Points South | $1,199 | |
Fountain Heights | $1,606 | |
Glen Iris | $1,067 | |
Highland Park | $970 | |
Inglenook | $1,000 | |
Roebuck | $1,150 | |
South Eastlake | $1,050 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,068 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$969
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,042
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,199
South Eastlake
Average rent
$1,050
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,067
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$1,606
Arlington West End
Average rent
$1,200
Highland Park
Average rent
$970
Central City
Average rent
$1,418
Roebuck
Average rent
$1,150
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,012
Inglenook
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,068
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
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 2% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
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Adamsville
$1,150
Last year
Bessemer
$1,250
Last year
Center Point
$1,200
Last year
Fultondale
$1,300
Last year
Gardendale
$1,295
Last year
Hoover
$1,500
Last year
Irondale
$2,225
Last year
Leeds
$1,675
Last year
Moody
$1,737
Last year
Pinson
$1,560
Last year
Trussville
$1,592
Last year
Vestavia Hills
$1,825
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 |
4d ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Inglenook apartment for rent in Birmingham
3915 38th Ave N #B, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 30
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1128 Thomason Ave #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
$575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham
2 beds
1 bath
$590
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3501 40th St N, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Inglenook apartment for rent in Birmingham
3513 40th St N #3513, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
1415 Virginia St, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5 beds
6 baths
$7,700
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,406
Apartment 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
Condo for rent in Birmingham
350 Hallman Hl E #401, Birmingham, AL 35209
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
4 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5102 Station Dr, Birmingham, AL 35213
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,889–$3,078
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$1,788
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$2,249
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,395
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,181–$2,489
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,815
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
2d ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,275
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,181–$2,489
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150 Summit Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$1,727
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
6h ago
Verified
3 Greenhill Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,315
$1,125
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 16
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Oct 8
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Feb 19
22h ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$1,788
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,815
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
2d ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1640 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
1–2 beds
1 bath
$903–$1,060
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2316 20th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35223
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,550
Apartment for rent