Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,172. This is -39%, or $765, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,172. This is -39%, or $765, 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,225.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,052 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,068 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change | 9% | |
Studio | $901 | 1% | 17% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City | $1,567 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,010 | |
Five Points South | $1,199 | |
Fountain Heights | $1,897 | |
Glen Iris | $1,049 | |
Highland Park | $944 | |
Killbough Springs | $1,195 | |
Roebuck | $1,165 | |
Sand Ridge | $1,620 | |
South Eastlake | $957 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,174 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,225 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$901
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,052
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,068
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Five Points South
Average rent
$1,199
Highland Park
Average rent
$944
South Eastlake
Average rent
$957
Fountain Heights
Average rent
$1,897
Glen Iris
Average rent
$1,049
Central City
Average rent
$1,567
Sand Ridge
Average rent
$1,620
Killbough Springs
Average rent
$1,195
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,010
Roebuck
Average rent
$1,165
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,174
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,225
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
lower than the national median
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.
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Explore rent trends in other markets
Adamsville
$1,217
Last year
Bessemer
$1,225
Last year
Center Point
$1,247
Last year
Fultondale
$1,150
Last year
Gardendale
$1,473
Last year
Hoover
$1,500
Last year
Irondale
$2,195
Last year
Leeds
$1,580
Last year
Moody
$1,595
Last year
Pinson
$1,495
Last year
Trussville
$1,550
Last year
Vestavia Hills
$1,800
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
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
3d ago
Verified
1850 17th Ct N, Birmingham, AL 35234
2 beds
1 bath
$645
House for rent
3d ago
1415 Virginia St, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2918 24th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Eastlake house for rent in Birmingham
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
2709 Avenue E, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Norwood apartment for rent in Birmingham
1716 32nd Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5 beds
6 baths
$7,900
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
Verified
409 Ferncliff Dr, Birmingham, AL 35213
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
900 Delcris Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226
5 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Oct 16
1d ago
Verified
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$3,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Redmont Park house for rent in Birmingham
1404 Morningside Dr, Birmingham, AL 35213
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Oct 3
1d ago
Verified
1700 Lakeshore Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,188–$1,736
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$954–$2,357
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$2,433
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,085–$1,480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$2,347
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$1,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
105 Candy Mountain Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$1,245
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
150 Summit Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,070–$1,589
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
1d ago
Verified
3 Greenhill Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$1,325
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1603 Woodfern Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
$2,345
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
$1,105
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 21
4d ago
Verified
408 5th Pl #NA, Birmingham, AL 35214
4 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,125
$1,030
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
Verified
10 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$2,347
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1229 Beacon Pkwy E, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$1,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2349 8th St Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
Studio
1 bath
$665–$715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
105 Candy Mountain Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
2 beds
2 baths
$840
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 2nd St Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
3d ago
Verified
7278 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,259–$1,737
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
834 Golden Gate Ln, Birmingham, AL 35209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,085–$1,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent