Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Birmingham, AL

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.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,168

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

889

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
68%
15%
5%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Birmingham, AL

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Birmingham, AL

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Birmingham, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Birmingham, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adamsville, AL.

Birmingham

Median rent price$1,168
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 2% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

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Average rent in
Nearby cities

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Adamsville

$1,150

decreased by9%

Last year

Bessemer

$1,250

decreased by4%

Last year

Center Point

$1,200

decreased by6%

Last year

Fultondale

$1,300

increased by1%

Last year

Gardendale

$1,295

decreased by4%

Last year

Hoover

$1,500

increased by14%

Last year

Irondale

$2,225

decreased by8%

Last year

Leeds

$1,675

increased by6%

Last year

Moody

$1,737

Flat

Last year

Pinson

$1,560

increased by1%

Last year

Trussville

$1,592

Flat

Last year

Vestavia Hills

$1,825

increased by5%

Last year

Cost of living in
Birmingham, AL

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

7% lower

Housing

24% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

10% higher

Apartments for rent in Adamsville

Discover rentals in Birmingham, AL

Emagine Properties L.L.C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Emagine Properties L.L.C

920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

3915 38th Ave N #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inglenook apartment for rent in Birmingham

3915 38th Ave North - B

3915 38th Ave N #B, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 30

1128 Thomason Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Birmingham

Cute, 2bd 1ba Tarrant Apartment

1128 Thomason Ave #C, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

1337 Alabama Ave Sw #C - Photo 1 of 1

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

2916 24th Street Ensley - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham

Apartment for rent

IG - 40th Street North - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

IG - 40th Street North

3501 40th St N, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

3513 40th St N #3513 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inglenook apartment for rent in Birmingham

IG - 40th Street North - 3513

3513 40th St N #3513, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 31

1415 Virginia St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1415 Virginia St

1415 Virginia St, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent