Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Fairhope, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Fairhope

$1,997/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairhope is $1,997 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $72 more per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairhope

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairhope rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fairhope, AL

Average rent prices in Fairhope have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Fairhope, AL

Rent prices in Fairhope vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairhope is $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairhope run $1,335 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,435.

Listings

Studio

$925

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,232

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,465

7%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,575

8%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$925

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,232

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairhope, 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 Fairhope, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fairhope and Chickasaw by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairhope

Median rent price$1,997
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairhope, AL is 100% higher than the median rent in Chickasaw, AL.

Discover rentals in Fairhope, AL

1d ago

8.3

Very good

20969 Bishop Road

20969 Bishop Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

20969 Bishop Rd #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Fairhope

20969 Bishop Rd #B2, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

20938 Liberty Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairhope

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fairhope, AL

20938 Liberty Ln, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

2 baths

$1,525

House for rent

111 Cabot Ln #111 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fairhope

Overland Villas - 111

111 Cabot Ln #111, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,749

House for rent

Available Sep 14

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Frequently asked questions for Fairhope, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairhope rental market.

How much is rent in Fairhope?

The average rent in Fairhope is $1,997 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairhope?

Average rent prices in Fairhope have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Fairhope rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairhope is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $72 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairhope?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairhope, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fairhope?

July offers the best rental deals in Fairhope, with rents running about 5.7% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in May.

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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