Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Homewood, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Homewood

$1,352/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Homewood is $1,352 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $548 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Homewood

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Homewood rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Homewood, AL

Average rent prices in Homewood have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Homewood, AL

Rent prices in Homewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Homewood is $1,334, whereas a house costs $1,585. 1-bedroom apartments in Homewood run $1,049 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,352.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

No Change

63%

1 bedroom

$1,294

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,338

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,083

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,097

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,338

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,083

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,097

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Homewood and Alabaster by all bedroom counts and property types.

Homewood

Median rent price$1,352
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,777
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Homewood, AL is 24% lower than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

Discover rentals in Homewood, AL

1640 Valley Ave #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Homewood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,065

1631 Valley Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Homewood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

1661 Valley Ave #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Homewood

$1,095 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Townhouse In Homewood

1661 Valley Ave #E, Homewood, AL 35209

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

1902 Courtney Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Homewood

$1,250 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Homewood

1902 Courtney Dr #C, Homewood, AL 35209

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Homewood, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Homewood rental market.

How much is rent in Homewood?

The average rent in Homewood is $1,352 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Homewood?

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

How does Homewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Homewood is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $548 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Homewood?

To comfortably afford rent in Homewood, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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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