Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Ensley Highlands

$1,100/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ensley Highlands is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ensley Highlands

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ensley Highlands rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Ensley Highlands run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $940.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

7%

27%

2 bedroom

$925

5%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$1,300

3%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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 by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,060
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL is 4% higher than the median rent in Belview Heights, Birmingham, AL.

Discover rentals in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham, AL

1545 29th Street Ensley #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ensley Highlands house for rent in Birmingham

1545 29th Street Ensley - 1

1545 29th Street Ensley #1, Birmingham, AL 35218

3 beds

1.5 baths

$900

2108 25th Street Ensley #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ensley Highlands house for rent in Birmingham

2108 25th Street Ensley - 1

2108 25th Street Ensley #1, Birmingham, AL 35218

4 beds

2 baths

$950

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

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

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ensley Highlands?

Average rent prices in Ensley Highlands have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Ensley Highlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ensley Highlands 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 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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