Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Birmingham, AL

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,150. This is -40%, or $751, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,150

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

869

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,150. This is -40%, or $751, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
72%
14%
3%
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 6% 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 $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $972 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,060. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$991

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,045

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,450

3%

19%

Studio

$896

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$896

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$991

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

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$1,150
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, AL is 4% lower than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Adamsville

$1,200

increased by2%

Last year

Bessemer

$1,200

decreased by7%

Last year

Center Point

$1,200

decreased by6%

Last year

Fultondale

$1,200

decreased by11%

Last year

Gardendale

$1,550

increased by6%

Last year

Hoover

$1,535

increased by6%

Last year

Irondale

$2,100

decreased by6%

Last year

Leeds

$1,749

increased by3%

Last year

Moody

$1,720

increased by3%

Last year

Pinson

$1,515

decreased by1%

Last year

Trussville

$2,400

increased by13%

Last year

Vestavia Hills

$1,612

increased by2%

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 Alabaster

Discover rentals in Birmingham, AL

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

2d 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

1128 Thomason Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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

5d+ ago

Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham/West

2916 24th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208

2 beds

1 bath

$590

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 27

32nd Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.7

Very good

32nd Place Apartments

1716 32nd Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Ave E Apts - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

7.7

Very good

Ave E Apts

2709 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

2918 24th Street Ensley #A - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Fairview apartment for rent in Birmingham

2918 24th Street Ensley #A, Birmingham, AL 35208

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 12

17 68th St S #17 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Eastlake apartment for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham/East Lake ** ZERO DEPOSIT **

17 68th St S #17, Birmingham, AL 35212

2 beds

1 bath

$690

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 12

IG - 35th Avenue North - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

IG - 35th Avenue North

4000 35th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent