Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Montgomery, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Montgomery rent stands today
Montgomery, AL rent rose 3.6% year over year to a current median of $1,295/month. Renters pay $17 less per month than last year, but this difference is negligible and does not reflect a real decline. Month-over-month rent fell 3.0%.
Compared to national trends
Montgomery is 33.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 380 total rentals, with houses comprising the majority of inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $430/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, 2-bedrooms for $950/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,798/month in Montgomery. These figures reflect the range of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ridgefield rents fell 66.0% year over year to $1,205/month across 22 rentals. Cottage Hill and Mcgehee Allendale also saw declines over 50%, contrasting with the citywide 3.6% rise and showing a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Montgomery
$1,295/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Montgomery is $1,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montgomery
380
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Montgomery, AL
Average rent prices in Montgomery have decreased by 3% 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
Montgomery, AL
Rent prices in Montgomery vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montgomery is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $430 |  17% | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,797 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brentwood | $1,150 | |
Capitol Heights | $1,050 | |
Cloverdale Idlewild | $1,175 | |
Cottage Hill | $1,200 | |
Forest Park | $1,195 | |
Garden District | $940 | |
Highland Park | $995 | |
Hillwood | $972 | |
Old Cloverdale | $1,100 | |
South Hull | $1,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $602 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $878 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$430
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Capitol Heights
Average rent
$1,050
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,195
Garden District
Average rent
$940
Cloverdale Idlewild
Average rent
$1,175
Old Cloverdale
Average rent
$1,100
Highland Park
Average rent
$995
Hillwood
Average rent
$972
South Hull
Average rent
$1,175
Brentwood
Average rent
$1,150
Cottage Hill
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$602
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$878
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Montgomery, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Montgomery and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Montgomery
33%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, AL is 22% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
5%$1,692
2%$1,450
25%$1,600
27%$1,450
15%$1,450
8%$1,209
22%$1,650
8%$2,400
1%$1,812
$2,000
5%$1,597
5%Cost of living in Montgomery, 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 | 8% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 18% lower |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Montgomery, AL
2d ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
4724 S Court St #221, Montgomery, AL 36105
2 beds
1 bath
$525
Condo for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
4724 S Court St #118, Montgomery, AL 36105
2 beds
1 bath
$525
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
3751 Wesley Dr, Montgomery, AL 36111
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
3382 Mcgehee Rd #B, Montgomery, AL 36111
2 beds
1 bath
$650
$615
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$5,791
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,924
$4,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,218
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montgomery
8506 Rockbridge Cir, Montgomery, AL 36116
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,924
$4,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$5,791
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,188
$2,963
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$2,758
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,317
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2121 Winona Ave, Montgomery, AL 36107
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,076
$2,882
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
3364 Fountain Ln, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1421 Stonehenge Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117
1–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,924
$4,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Montgomery, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Montgomery rental market.
How much is rent in Montgomery?
The average rent in Montgomery is $1,295 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montgomery?
Average rent prices in Montgomery have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Montgomery rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montgomery is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montgomery?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery are Garden District ($940/mo), Hillwood ($972/mo), and Highland Park ($995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Montgomery?
To comfortably afford rent in Montgomery, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Montgomery?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Montgomery average around $870/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,010/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).