Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Montgomery, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.4%, showing some recent upward movement in the market.

  • Montgomery is 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering one of the more accessible rental markets for renters seeking value in the Southeast with 405 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $430/month, 1-bedrooms for $892/month, and 2-bedrooms for $995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,695/month in Montgomery, AL. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Montgomery

$1,250/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Montgomery is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montgomery

405

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montgomery, AL

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,392. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$430

No Change

42%

1 bedroom

$892

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,695

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$430

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$892

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

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 22% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

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 & Services8% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health19% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation11% lower
Utilities8% higher

Discover rentals in Montgomery, AL

3355 Lunceford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

3 beds

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
259 Empire Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

3 beds

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Eastern Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.8

Very good

The Eastern Apartments

4220 Strathmore Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$1,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2010 Windsor Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montgomery?

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Montgomery rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montgomery is 34% 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 ($995/mo), Centennial Hill ($995/mo), and Highland Park ($997/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montgomery?

To comfortably afford rent in Montgomery, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).

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