Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Montgomery, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Montgomery rent stands today
Montgomery, AL rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,268/month. Renters today are paying $92 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Montgomery sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 391 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Montgomery run around $430/month, 1-bedrooms around $890/month, 2-bedrooms around $982/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,750/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,385/month while apartments sit at $1,000/month, with houses making up nearly 75% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mcgehee Allendale rents fell 68.0% year over year to $1,012/month across 24 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide cooldown of 3.1%, marking a significant local shift in Montgomery's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Montgomery
$1,267/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Montgomery is $1,267 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $632 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montgomery
391
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Montgomery, AL
Average rent prices in Montgomery have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,385. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $430 | 15% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $889 |  5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $982 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brentwood | $1,220 | |
Capitol Heights | $1,095 | |
Cloverdale Idlewild | $1,000 | |
Cottage Hill | $1,000 | |
Forest Park | $1,257 | |
Garden District | $1,050 | |
Highland Park | $1,047 | |
Hillwood | $1,124 | |
Old Cloverdale | $1,000 | |
South Hull | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $520 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,385 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $895 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$430
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$889
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$982
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Capitol Heights
Average rent
$1,095
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,257
Old Cloverdale
Average rent
$1,000
Garden District
Average rent
$1,050
Cloverdale Idlewild
Average rent
$1,000
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,047
Brentwood
Average rent
$1,220
Hillwood
Average rent
$1,124
South Hull
Average rent
$1,150
Cottage Hill
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$520
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, AL is 28% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
7%$1,647
2%$1,700
83%$1,540
6%$1,750
6%$1,462
6%$1,050
17%$1,750
1%$2,450
3%$1,600
5%$1,900
4%$1,650
17%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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
4724 S Court St #100, Montgomery, AL 36105
2 beds
1 bath
$450
$425
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
2 beds
1 bath
$450
$425
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
4724 S Court St #219, Montgomery, AL 36105
2 beds
1 bath
$465
$425
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Montgomery
4724 S Court St #118, Montgomery, AL 36105
2 beds
1 bath
$475
$450
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
17h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$6,010
$5,831
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$4,142
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
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,576
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6121 Boardwalk Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$6,010
$5,831
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,041
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$4,142
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
2121 Winona Ave, Montgomery, AL 36107
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,317
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1421 Stonehenge Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117
1–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3364 Fountain Ln, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6121 Boardwalk Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$1,075
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 $1,267 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montgomery?
Average rent prices in Montgomery have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $632 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montgomery?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery are Old Cloverdale ($1,000/mo), Cloverdale Idlewild ($1,000/mo), and Cottage Hill ($1,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Montgomery?
To comfortably afford rent in Montgomery, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Montgomery?
January offers the best rental deals in Montgomery, with rents running about 10% lower than the peak season in May. December is also favorable with the lowest competition among renters.
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).