Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fairhope, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fairhope rent stands today

    Fairhope, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,015/month. Month over month, rents increased 7.5%, showing a recent upward move after a period of fluctuation around $2,000/month.

  • Fairhope runs 6.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a small inventory of 53 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fairhope rent for around $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,269/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,275/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available.

  • Price ranges

    Houses dominate the market at $2,300/month, while apartments rent for $1,670/month. The inventory is heavily weighted toward houses, which make up 74.8% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Fairhope

$2,015/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairhope is $2,015 per month as of November 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $115 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairhope

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 increased by 8% 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 Fairhope, AL

Rent prices in Fairhope vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairhope is $1,670, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairhope run $1,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$1,269

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,800

10%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,195

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,275

17%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,269

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

4%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Fairhope, AL.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

Condos

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

11%

Houses

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

5%

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$2,015
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,220
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairhope, AL is 65% higher than the median rent in Chickasaw, AL.

Discover rentals in Fairhope, AL

20901 Lawrence Rd #A3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

20901 Lawrence Rd #A3, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
8555B Southwood Ct #8555B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

8555B Southwood Ct #8555B, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

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.
Arbor Gates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Arbor Gates

901 Gayfer Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$2,115

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.

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8553 Garden Cir #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

8553 Garden Cir #B, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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.
24167 24167 Bay Shore Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

24167 24167 Bay Shore Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532

4 beds

4 baths

$6,500

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.
109 Gaston Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairhope

109 Gaston Ave

109 Gaston Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

2 baths

$6,000

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.
18117 Scenic Highway 98 #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

18117 Scenic Highway 98 #101, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

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.
209 Magnolia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

209 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,000

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.
The Retreat at Fairhope Village - Photo 1 of 1
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9h ago

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The Retreat at Fairhope Village

300 Fly Creek Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,315–$2,435

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.

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Arbor Gates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Arbor Gates

901 Gayfer Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$2,115

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.

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19655 Young St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Fairhope

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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.
Old Battles Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Old Battles Place

18172 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,980–$2,550

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.
The Retreat at Fairhope Village - Photo 1 of 1
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9h ago

9.9

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The Retreat at Fairhope Village

300 Fly Creek Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,315–$2,435

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.

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Arbor Gates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Arbor Gates

901 Gayfer Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$2,115

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.

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19655 Young St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Fairhope

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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.
524 Crackwillow Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

524 Crackwillow Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

2 baths

$2,295

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.
19659 Young St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Fairhope

WELCOMING COZY SINGLE FAMILY HOME

19659 Young St, Fairhope, AL 36532

3 beds

3 baths

$2,000

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.
8553 Garden Cir #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Fairhope

Residential Lease, Fairhope, AL

8553 Garden Cir #B, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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.
15750 Scenic Highway 98 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Fairhope

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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.
9760 Twin Beech Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Fairhope

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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.

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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 $2,015 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairhope?

Average rent prices in Fairhope have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Fairhope rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairhope is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 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 $81,000/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).