Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, AL

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montgomery, AL is $1,295. This is -32%, or $606, lower than the national average.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

378

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montgomery, AL is $1,295. This is -32%, or $606, lower than the national average.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
62%
23%
6%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Montgomery, AL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Montgomery, AL have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Montgomery, AL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Montgomery, AL is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL costs about $890 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $999. Houses for rent in Montgomery, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$999

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,722

No Change

2%

Studio

$390

1%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$390

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Montgomery, 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.

Compare rent prices in Montgomery, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Montgomery, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, AL.

Montgomery

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, AL is 19% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

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$1,300

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$1,650

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$1,695

increased by7%

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$2,300

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$1,902

increased by7%

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$1,622

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$1,500

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Cost of living in
Montgomery, AL

The overall cost of living in Montgomery, AL is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

22% lower

Housing

25% lower

Transportation

9% lower

Utilities

15% higher

Apartments for rent in Auburn

Discover rentals in Montgomery, AL

Wesley Dr 6 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Wesley Dr 6 Plex

3751 Wesley Dr, Montgomery, AL 36111

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

401 S Capitol Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Park house for rent in Montgomery

2 beds

1 bath

$595

House for rent

Available Mar 9

5d+ ago

8

Very good

335 W. FRED D. GRAY AVENUE

335 W Fred D Gray Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104

1–3 beds

1 bath

$600–$850

Apartment for rent

4724 S Court St #119 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Montgomery

4724 S Court St #119, Montgomery, AL 36105

2 beds

1 bath

$835

$635

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Feb 28

4724 S Court St #120 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Montgomery

4724 S Court St #120, Montgomery, AL 36105

2 beds

1 bath

$835

$635

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Feb 28

The Lofts on Fountain - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.8

Very good

The Lofts on Fountain

3364 Fountain Ln, Montgomery, AL 36116

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$999

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2672 E 3rd St #2672 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Forest Park apartment for rent in Montgomery

Available now, Move in Ready

2672 E 3rd St #2672, Montgomery, AL 36107

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Kensington Manor

1251 Bassett Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116

1–3 beds

1 bath

$730–$1,000

Apartment for rent