Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Mountain Brook, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Mountain Brook

$1,939/mo

The average rent in Mountain Brook is $1,939 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $11 less per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mountain Brook

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mountain Brook rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mountain Brook, AL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mountain Brook, AL

Average rent prices in Mountain Brook have increased by 15% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mountain Brook, AL

Rent prices in Mountain Brook vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mountain Brook is $1,484, whereas a house costs $2,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain Brook run $2,024 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,725.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,120

16%

-

2 bedroom

$1,244

9%

-

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,755

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mountain Brook, 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 Mountain Brook, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mountain Brook and Alabaster by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mountain Brook

Median rent price$1,939
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mountain Brook, AL is 14% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

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Frequently asked questions for Mountain Brook, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Mountain Brook rental market.

How much is rent in Mountain Brook?

The average rent in Mountain Brook is $1,939 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mountain Brook?

Average rent prices in Mountain Brook have increased by 15% over the last month.

How does Mountain Brook rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mountain Brook is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $11 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mountain Brook?

To comfortably afford rent in Mountain Brook, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mountain Brook?

Mountain Brook, Alabama offers excellent options for pet owners, with 86% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means most apartments in the area accommodate furry companions, making it relatively easy to find suitable housing with your pets.

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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