Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, AL

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montgomery, AL is $1,350. This is -31%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

392

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montgomery, AL is $1,350. This is -31%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
54%
29%
7%
3%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,079. A 1-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL costs about $893 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Montgomery, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$890

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,050

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,900

1%

11%

Studio

$390

6%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$390

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$890

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

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$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, AL is 16% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

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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

2006 Harmon St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Montgomery

3 beds

1 bath

$500

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

Wesley Dr 6 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Wesley Dr 6 Plex

3751 Wesley Dr, Montgomery, AL 36111

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

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

$615

$550

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Feb 28

Winona Avenue Units A-F - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Winona Avenue Units A-F

1532 Winona Ave, Montgomery, AL 36107

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

The Lofts on Fountain - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.8

Very good

The Lofts on Fountain

3364 Fountain Ln, Montgomery, AL 36116

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$1,099

Apartment for rent

The Eastern Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

The Eastern Apartments

4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$1,099

Apartment for rent

2122 Windsor Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Capitol Heights house for rent in Montgomery

House for rent

319 Olivia Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

2 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent