Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Samford University, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Vestavia Hills

$1,225/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vestavia Hills is $1,225 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vestavia Hills

761

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vestavia Hills rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Samford University, AL

Average rent prices in Vestavia Hills have decreased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Samford University, AL

Rent prices in Vestavia Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vestavia Hills is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Vestavia Hills run $1,133 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$911

-

7%

1 bedroom

$1,116

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,225

-

7%

4 bedroom

$1,459

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$911

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,116

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,459

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Samford University, 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.

Discover rentals in Samford University, AL

Emagine Properties L.L.C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Emagine Properties L.L.C

920 4th Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204

1 bed

1 bath

$400

7740 3rd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Eastlake apartment for rent in Birmingham

RENTAL, 1 Story, BIRMINGHAM, AL

7740 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206

2 beds

1 bath

$495

Morningview / 4th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Morningview / 4th Ave S

7748 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206

1–2 beds

1 bath

$565–$605

11h ago

8.3

Very good

3826 39th Avenue North

3826 39th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$595

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Frequently asked questions for Samford University, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Vestavia Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Vestavia Hills?

The average rent in Vestavia Hills is $1,225 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vestavia Hills?

Average rent prices in Vestavia Hills have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Vestavia Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vestavia Hills is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Vestavia Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Vestavia Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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