Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Alabama Birmingham, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Vestavia Hills

$1,199/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vestavia Hills is $1,199 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $751 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vestavia Hills

814

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 University of Alabama Birmingham, AL

Average rent prices in Vestavia Hills have decreased by 13% 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 University of Alabama Birmingham, AL

Rent prices in Vestavia Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vestavia Hills is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Vestavia Hills run $1,109 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,140.

Listings

Studio

$1,040

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,114

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,149

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

21%

4 bedroom

$1,300

-

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,040

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,114

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Alabama Birmingham, 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.

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$525

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Available Mar 12

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5d+ ago

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Income restricted

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Birmingham

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2 beds

1 bath

$585

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

IG - 36th Avenue North - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

IG - 36th Avenue North

4000 36th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35217

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of Alabama Birmingham, 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 $1,199 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vestavia Hills?

Average rent prices in Vestavia Hills have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Vestavia Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vestavia Hills is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $751 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 $48,000/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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