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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Montgomery, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Montgomery rent stands today
Montgomery, AL rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,300/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.6%, reflecting a recent upward move after a period of stability.
Compared to national trends
Montgomery sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 391 total rentals dominated by houses and larger bedroom units.
Price ranges
Studios in Montgomery rent for $390/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,750/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ridgefield rents fell 68.9% year over year to $1,145/month across 21 rentals. South Hull rents rose 23.8% to $1,300/month, indicating divergent neighborhood dynamics in Montgomery.
Median rent
Median rent in Montgomery
$1,300/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Montgomery is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montgomery
391
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Montgomery, AL
Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,068, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $884 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $390 |  25% | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brentwood | $1,200 | |
Capitol Heights | $1,095 | |
Cloverdale Idlewild | $1,162 | |
Forest Park | $1,280 | |
Garden District | $950 | |
Highland Park | $1,000 | |
Hillwood | $1,250 | |
Mcgehee Allendale | $1,280 | |
Old Cloverdale | $1,000 | |
South Hull | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,068 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $625 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $685 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$390
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Cloverdale Idlewild
Average rent
$1,162
Capitol Heights
Average rent
$1,095
Garden District
Average rent
$950
Old Cloverdale
Average rent
$1,000
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,280
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,000
Hillwood
Average rent
$1,250
South Hull
Average rent
$1,300
Mcgehee Allendale
Average rent
$1,280
Brentwood
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,068
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
3%
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
18%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,712
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11%$1,152
5%$1,800
3%$2,350
4%$1,775
7%$1,505
20%$1,800
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
9h ago
3364 Fountain Ln, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1532 Winona Ave, Montgomery, AL 36107
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montgomery
3 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,876
$5,363
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$5,853
$5,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montgomery
4012 Amberly Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montgomery
8506 Rockbridge Cir, Montgomery, AL 36116
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$1,550
$1,325
Price drop
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,876
$5,363
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,593
$3,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,899
$3,633
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$3,932
$3,576
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$1,550
$1,325
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
S Capitol Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36107
1 bed
1 bath
$640
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2000 London Town Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$1,159
Apartment for rent
9h ago
3364 Fountain Ln, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,099
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$1,550
$1,325
Price drop
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,876
$5,363
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 $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montgomery?
Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montgomery?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery are Garden District ($950/mo), Old Cloverdale ($1,000/mo), and Highland Park ($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 $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?
Montgomery's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,000 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across Alabama's capital city, with 2-bedroom apartments representing 20% of the available rental inventory.
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).