Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Mobile, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mobile rent stands today
Mobile, AL rent rose 3.7% year over year to a current median of $1,400/month. Rent is near the recent peak of $1,350/month in February 2026, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Mobile is 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 237 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mobile rent for $682/month, 1-bedrooms for $902/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. These figures show the range renters face by unit size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Usa neighborhood rents fell 84.2% year over year to $1,000/month across 18 rentals, a large local decline compared to the citywide 3.7% rise. Overlook and Texas Street also saw declines of 72.7% and 69.4%, respectively, revealing significant variation within Mobile's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Mobile
$1,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Mobile is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mobile
237
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mobile rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mobile, AL
Average rent prices in Mobile have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Mobile run $905 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $682 | 8% |  27% | |
1 bedroom | $902 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 9% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkleigh | $1,402 | |
Brookwood | $1,400 | |
Carlen | $1,150 | |
Central Business District | $1,255 | |
Claremont | $1,325 | |
Richelieu | $1,050 | |
Rosedale | $1,000 | |
Thornhill | $1,305 | |
Westhill | $1,114 | |
Woodlawn | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,622 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$682
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$902
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
18%
Thornhill
Average rent
$1,305
Westhill
Average rent
$1,114
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,000
Richelieu
Average rent
$1,050
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,255
Brookwood
Average rent
$1,400
Berkleigh
Average rent
$1,402
Claremont
Average rent
$1,325
Carlen
Average rent
$1,150
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
28%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mobile, AL is 17% higher than the median rent in Belle Fontaine, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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96%$1,945
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112%$1,500
12%Cost of living in Mobile, AL
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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
Washington Square house for rent in Mobile
1152 Texas St, Mobile, AL 36604
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Dauphin Acres house for rent in Mobile
168 W Collins St, Mobile, AL 36606
3 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
3d ago
1601 Neshota Dr, Mobile, AL 36605
2–3 beds
1 bath
$735–$849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rosedale apartment for rent in Mobile
1601 Neshota DrUnit 33 #33, Mobile, AL 36605
2 beds
1 bath
$800
$735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
Rochon house for rent in Mobile
5436 Rabbit Creek Dr #9, Mobile, AL 36582
3 beds
3 baths
$4,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Claremont house for rent in Mobile
2004 Pine Needle Dr E, Mobile, AL 36609
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
$3,482
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,194
$3,024
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7070 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,230
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5700 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36609
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1500 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,985
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6151 Marina Dr S, Mobile, AL 36605
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$1,849
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
1d ago
Verified
1663 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,430
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
Verified
6501 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$689–$863
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1164 Skywood Dr, Mobile, AL 36693
1–2 beds
1 bath
$949–$1,062
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
1d ago
Verified
7070 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,230
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1663 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,430
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
Verified
7070 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,230
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5700 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36609
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6151 Marina Dr S, Mobile, AL 36605
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$1,849
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
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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 $1,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mobile?
Average rent prices in Mobile have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Mobile rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mobile is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mobile?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mobile are Rosedale ($1,000/mo), Richelieu ($1,050/mo), and Westhill ($1,114/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mobile?
To comfortably afford rent in Mobile, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mobile?
Mobile, Alabama's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 9.6% and two-bedrooms falling 7.9%.
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).