Average Rent in Pelham, AL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Pelham, AL

Average rent prices in Pelham have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,453, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Pelham run $1,407 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,564.


Studio	$1,500	17%	8%
1 bedroom	$999	1%	24%
2 bedroom	$1,699	19%	4%
3 bedroom	$1,850	2%	1%
4 bedroom	$1,950	12%	11%


Apartments	$1,453	17%	-
Condos	$925	20%	No Change
Houses	$1,850	7%	No Change
Rooms	$1,577	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

11%

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$1,699

11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,802

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pelham, AL is 6% lower than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pelham

104 Sommersby Cir, Pelham, AL 35124

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,450

House for rent

Available Jul 16

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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4d ago

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117 Cobblestone Ter, Pelham, AL 35124

3 beds

2 baths

$2,075

$1,890

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House for rent

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pelham

3 bedroom and bonus room- House for rent In Pelham With Great Amenities---Available from 09/07//2026 $2,000 - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom House In Pelham With Great Amenities $2,000 - 3 Bedroom and bonus room 2.5 Bathroom House In Pelham With Great Amenities

111 Stonehaven Way #NA, Pelham, AL 35124

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

House for rent

Available Sep 7

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pelham

RENTAL, 2 Story, PELHAM, AL

113 CHASE PLANTATION PARKWAY, Pelham, AL 35124

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

House for rent

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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 $1,699 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pelham?

Average rent prices in Pelham have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased 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 $201 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).