Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Malibar Heights

$1,210/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malibar Heights is $1,210 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $715 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malibar Heights

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Malibar Heights 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 Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

Average rent prices in Malibar Heights have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

Rent prices in Malibar Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malibar Heights is $1,082, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Malibar Heights run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,082.

Listings

Studio

$863

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$905

No Change

59%

2 bedroom

$1,185

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,700

6%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,150

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$863

1 bedroom

Average rent

$905

Last year

59%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Malibar Heights, 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 Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Malibar Heights and Berkleigh by all bedroom counts and property types.

Malibar Heights

Median rent price$1,210
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL is 31% lower than the median rent in Berkleigh, Mobile, AL.

Discover rentals in Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

1651 Knollwood Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

1651 Knollwood Dr.

1651 Knollwood Dr, Mobile, AL 36609

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$618–$1,082

Apartment for rent

5608 Cottage Hill Rd #214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malibar Heights apartment for rent in Mobile

Residential Lease, Mobile, AL

5608 Cottage Hill Rd #214, Mobile, AL 36609

2 beds

2 baths

$1,199

Apartment for rent

1662 Andover Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Malibar Heights house for rent in Mobile

Andover Boulevard 1662 - 1

1662 Andover Blvd #1, Mobile, AL 36609

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available Aug 19

1850 Panorama Blvd W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malibar Heights house for rent in Mobile

Residential Lease, Mobile, AL

1850 Panorama Blvd W, Mobile, AL 36609

4 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Malibar Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Malibar Heights?

The average rent in Malibar Heights is $1,210 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malibar Heights?

Average rent prices in Malibar Heights have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Malibar Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malibar Heights is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $715 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Malibar Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Malibar Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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