Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Mobile, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mobile rent stands today
Mobile, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Month over month, rents increased 3.8%, showing recent upward movement after a period of stability.
Compared to national trends
Mobile sits 30.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters with 257 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mobile rent for $925/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,350/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Usa neighborhood saw rents fall 73.7% year over year to $1,300/month across 14 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide flat trend. Overlook and Lourdes also experienced large declines of 67.8% and 64.3%, respectively, showing localized rent shifts within Mobile.
Median rent
Median rent in Mobile
$1,350/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Mobile is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mobile
257
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mobile rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mobile, AL
Average rent prices in Mobile have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Mobile, AL
Rent prices in Mobile vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mobile is $1,105, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Mobile run $1,005 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  5% |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 10% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 8% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alderbrook | $1,450 | |
Berkleigh | $1,650 | |
Brookwood | $1,195 | |
Central Business District | $1,450 | |
Claremont | $1,450 | |
Hannon Park | $1,162 | |
Richelieu | $1,000 | |
Thornhill | $1,475 | |
Westhill | $1,050 | |
Woodlawn | $1,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,105 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,162 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,175
Richelieu
Average rent
$1,000
Westhill
Average rent
$1,050
Brookwood
Average rent
$1,195
Claremont
Average rent
$1,450
Thornhill
Average rent
$1,475
Hannon Park
Average rent
$1,162
Berkleigh
Average rent
$1,650
Alderbrook
Average rent
$1,450
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mobile, 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 Mobile, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mobile and Belle Fontaine by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mobile
30%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mobile, AL is 10% lower than the median rent in Belle Fontaine, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$2,095
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19%$1,600
11%Cost of living in Mobile, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Mobile, AL
5d+ ago
1601 Neshota Dr, Mobile, AL 36605
2 beds
1 bath
$735–$849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rosedale apartment for rent in Mobile
1601 Neshota DrUnit 28 #28, Mobile, AL 36605
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Rosedale apartment for rent in Mobile
1601 Neshota DrUnit 36 #36, Mobile, AL 36605
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Rosedale apartment for rent in Mobile
1601 Neshota DrUnit 24 #24, Mobile, AL 36605
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,401
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,514
$4,046
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,206
$4,020
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,963
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6700 Wall St, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,241–$1,320
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
6h ago
Verified
1500 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$2,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7070 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5700 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36609
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1500 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$2,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1663 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
Verified
6501 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$789–$863
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,100
$3,832
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1500 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,185–$2,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1663 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
12h ago
Verified
7070 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5700 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36609
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mobile, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Mobile rental market.
How much is rent in Mobile?
The average rent in Mobile is $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mobile?
Average rent prices in Mobile have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Mobile rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mobile is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mobile?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile are Richelieu ($1,000/mo), Westhill ($1,050/mo), and Hannon Park ($1,162/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mobile?
To comfortably afford rent in Mobile, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mobile?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mobile average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,100/month.
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).