Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,167. This is -40%, or $783, lower than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,167. This is -40%, or $783, 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 2% 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 $1,073. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,079. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 43% | |
Studio | $775 | 2% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington West End | $1,149 | |
Belview Heights | $1,055 | |
Central Park | $1,050 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,195 | |
Five Points South | $1,101 | |
Fountain Heights | $1,850 | |
Glen Iris | $1,085 | |
Highland Park | $1,000 | |
Sand Ridge | $1,580 | |
South Eastlake | $1,065 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,073 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
43%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,101
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,000
South Eastlake
Average rent
$1,065
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,085
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$1,850
Sand Ridge
Average rent
$1,580
Arlington West End
Average rent
$1,149
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,195
Belview Heights
Average rent
$1,055
Central Park
Average rent
$1,050
Apartments
Average rent
$1,073
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
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.
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 10% lower than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
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$1,300
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$1,282
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$1,100
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$1,572
Last year
Hoover
$1,634
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$2,345
Last year
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$1,699
Last year
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$1,750
Last year
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$1,530
Last year
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$2,400
Last year
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$1,399
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 |
5d+ ago
920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Arlington - West End house for rent in Birmingham
413 Fulton Ave Sw #1, Birmingham, AL 35211
3 beds
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Mar 12
3d ago
1716 32nd Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2709 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham
2421 29th Street Ensley #C, Birmingham, AL 35208
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham
3012 Avenue X, Birmingham, AL 35208
3 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1415 Virginia St #C, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
3828 39th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1572 Forest Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5790 Colton Rd #NA, Birmingham, AL 35244
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 14
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
4d 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1040 Cole Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242
5 beds
4.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
1d ago
Highland Park house for rent in Birmingham
2717 Caldwell Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
Highland Park house for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,450
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,138–$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$1,688
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,076–$2,544
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$805–$1,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
105 Candy Mountain Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,550
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,076–$2,544
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$805–$1,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d 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–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 Summit Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,966
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,190
House for rent
Available Apr 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,160
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,570
$1,430
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 20
1d ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$1,688
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,138–$1,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$805–$1,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
105 Candy Mountain Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3073 Panorama E, Birmingham, AL 35215
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100–$1,275
Apartment for rent
3d 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–$1,350
Apartment for rent