Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Ensley, Birmingham, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Ensley
$1,099/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Ensley is $1,099 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ensley
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ensley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ensley, Birmingham, AL
Average rent prices in Ensley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ensley, Birmingham, AL
Rent prices in Ensley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ensley is $850, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Ensley run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $712 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 3% |  14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,080 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bush Hills | $925 | |
Central Park | $1,100 | |
Ensley Highlands | $1,100 | |
Fairview | $1,197 | |
North Pratt | $1,195 | |
Sandusky | $1,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,100 | 3% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$712
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Bush Hills
Average rent
$925
Central Park
Average rent
$1,100
Ensley Highlands
Average rent
$1,100
Fairview
Average rent
$1,197
North Pratt
Average rent
$1,195
Sandusky
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ensley, 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.
How does rent in Ensley, Birmingham, AL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Ensley and Bush Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ensley
42%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ensley, Birmingham, AL is 19% higher than the median rent in Bush Hills, Birmingham, AL.
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5d+ ago
Ensley apartment for rent in Birmingham
1113 14th Street Ensley #B, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
1306 Avenue R, Birmingham, AL 35218
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Ensley apartment for rent in Birmingham
1113 14th Street Ensley #E, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
1520 Avenue G #1, Birmingham, AL 35218
4 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Ensley condo for rent in Birmingham
1100 27th St #204, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley condo for rent in Birmingham
300 20th Street Ensley #308, Birmingham, AL 35218
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
1510 Avenue J, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley apartment for rent in Birmingham
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Ensley apartment for rent in Birmingham
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
4 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
2608 Avenue G #1, Birmingham, AL 35218
4 beds
2 baths
$1,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
1304 Avenue G, Birmingham, AL 35218
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley apartment for rent in Birmingham
3005 Avenue J #E, Birmingham, AL 35218
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
4 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 27
1d ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
1520 Avenue G #1, Birmingham, AL 35218
4 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
2600 Avenue F, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Ensley house for rent in Birmingham
811 17th Street Ensley #1, Birmingham, AL 35218
4 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Feb 18
5d+ ago
Ensley apartment for rent in Birmingham
1113 14th Street Ensley #B, Birmingham, AL 35218
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ensley, Birmingham, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Ensley rental market.
How much is rent in Ensley?
The average rent in Ensley is $1,099 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ensley?
Average rent prices in Ensley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Ensley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ensley is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ensley?
To comfortably afford rent in Ensley, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).