Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Ensley Highlands

$1,100/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ensley Highlands is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ensley Highlands

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ensley Highlands rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Average rent prices in Ensley Highlands have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Rent prices in Ensley Highlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ensley Highlands is $825, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Ensley Highlands run $595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

No Change

60%

2 bedroom

$885

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,095

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,300

4%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

60%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ensley Highlands, 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 Highlands, Birmingham, AL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Ensley Highlands and Belview Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ensley Highlands

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,047
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL is 5% higher than the median rent in Belview Heights, Birmingham, AL.

Discover rentals in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

1313 Pike Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Ensley Highlands house for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham/Ensley

1313 Pike Rd, Birmingham, AL 35218

3 beds

1 bath

$975

House for rent

Available Jun 4

2356 22nd Street Ensley - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Ensley Highlands house for rent in Birmingham

Birmingham/Ensley

2356 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208

3 beds

1 bath

$985

House for rent

Available Apr 14

1405 33rd Street Ensley #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ensley Highlands house for rent in Birmingham

1405 33rd Street Ensley - 1

1405 33rd Street Ensley #1, Birmingham, AL 35218

3 beds

1 bath

$990

House for rent

Available Dec 9

2037 26th Street Ensley - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ensley Highlands house for rent in Birmingham

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Ensley Highlands rental market.

How much is rent in Ensley Highlands?

The average rent in Ensley Highlands is $1,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ensley Highlands?

Average rent prices in Ensley Highlands have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Ensley Highlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ensley Highlands is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ensley Highlands?

To comfortably afford rent in Ensley Highlands, 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).

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