Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Pelham, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Pelham

$1,700/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pelham is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pelham

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pelham rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pelham, AL

Average rent prices in Pelham have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Pelham, AL

Rent prices in Pelham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pelham is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Pelham run $1,407 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

17%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,407

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$1,750

6%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,725

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,021

11%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,407

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,021

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

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

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

Pelham

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pelham, AL is 3% lower than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

Discover rentals in Pelham, AL

104 Sommersby Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pelham

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
156 Chase Creek Cir - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Pelham

RENTAL, 1 Story, PELHAM, AL

156 Chase Creek Cir, Pelham, AL 35124

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

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.
623 Cahaba Manor Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pelham

Cozy Townhouse in Pelham!

623 Cahaba Manor Ln, Pelham, AL 35124

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,425

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.
218 Hidden Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pelham

RENTAL, 1 Story, PELHAM, AL

218 Hidden Creek Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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 Pelham, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Pelham rental market.

How much is rent in Pelham?

The average rent in Pelham is $1,700 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pelham?

Average rent prices in Pelham have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Pelham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pelham is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pelham?

To comfortably afford rent in Pelham, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pelham?

January offers the best rental deals in Pelham, with rents running about 9% lower than July's peak summer pricing. Moving in winter months can help you avoid the premium pricing that kicks in during summer.

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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