Rental GuideMontgomery, AL

Montgomery rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,250

Year Over Year Change

10%

$121

Rentals available, last 30 days

356

Rent ranges for Montgomery apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

24%

$751 - $1,500

61%

$0 - $750

24%

61%

How has rent in Montgomery, AL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Montgomery, AL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,250, which is a 9.64% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL is about $824. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL is $997, and studios are about $747 per month.

See more Montgomery, AL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Montgomery, AL?

schools

26,821

students

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Who lives in Montgomery, AL?

Gender

47% Male

53% Female

Age Range

0-19

26%

20-34

22%

35-44

12%

45-64

24%

65+

14%

Language

English

93%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

13%

High School

45%

Bachelor's

27%

Master's

10%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Montgomery, AL?

Families

36% Families

64% Single

Property

46% Renters

54% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

26%

25-50k

23%

50-75k

19%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

11%

150k+

How do residents get around Montgomery, AL?

Montgomery locals spend about 20 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus run by Montgomery Area Transit System (the M) to navigate Montgomery and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Montgomery is through Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 139.22 miles away.

Walking

2/10

You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Cycling

3/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Montgomery are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Montgomery, AL

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Montgomery, 26% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Montgomery

Pet friendly

63%Satisfaction rating

Weather

53%Satisfaction rating

Affordable housing

47%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Parks & recreation

Job market

Quality schools

Public transportation

Nightlife

Dating scene

Cost of living

Parks & recreation

42%

Job market

26%

Quality schools

26%

Public transportation

21%

Nightlife

16%

Dating scene

16%

Cost of living

11%

42%

26%

21%

16%

11%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Montgomery, AL?

The overall cost of living in Montgomery, AL is 11% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Montgomery you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.40 per carton, and milk $4.79. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $116.25 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.