Average Rent in Alabama

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Current Versus Historical Alabama Rents

Alabama rentals average $1,170 for a studio rental to $1,838 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,395, or roughly $12 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $605 (-38.92%) year-over-year from $1,554 to $949. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,151 (-63.90%) year-over-year from $1,801 to $650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $762 (-43.87%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $220 (-14.06%) year-over-year from $1,565 to $1,345. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-9.57%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,575. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 8.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 40.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$9.28	$949	$1,554 (-38.92%)	$1,225 (-22.55%)
1 BR	$16.15	$650	$1,801 (-63.90%)	$1,058 (-38.58%)
2 BR	$13.24	$975	$1,737 (-43.87%)	$1,062 (-8.16%)
3 BR	$11.68	$1,345	$1,565 (-14.06%)	$1,450 (-7.24%)
4+ BR	$12.19	$1,575	$1,742 (-9.57%)	$1,836 (-14.21%)

Historical Rents in Alabama

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Top Cities Near Alabama

There are a total of 49 cities nearby Alabama. The average rent in Alabama is currently $2,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Tuscaloosa, AL, with an average rent of $1,063, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alabama is Naples, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Alabama's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alabama is 12.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.87% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alabama are about 100.20% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 92.77% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near Alabama in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tuscaloosa, AL	N/A	$875	$975	$1,063
Birmingham, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$1,000	$1,699
Huntsville, AL	$949	$1,674	$2,074	$1,745
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,066	$1,425	$1,850
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,517	$2,003	$1,903
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$2,203	$1,898	$2,200
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,395	$1,605	$2,000	$2,200
Atlanta, GA	$1,595	$1,920	$2,400	$2,500
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,634	$2,100	$2,693
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,375	$2,000	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Alabama

There are a total of 37 neighborhoods in or near Alabama. Some of these neighborhoods include Riverside, Florida Center North, and Metro West. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 37 total neighborhoods in or near Alabama in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Alabama is currently around $3,000 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,000. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alabama's average rent, which is only $1,395. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alabama, Riverside has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $13,000 average rent per month, Park Shore is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alabama. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL	$1,000	$1,125	$1,473	$1,350
Florida Center North, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,373	$1,800	$1,700
Metro West, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,700	$1,795
East Tampa, Tampa, FL	$1,100	$1,100	$1,598	$1,895
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,797	$1,995
The Reserve, Port St. Lucie, FL	$1,125	$1,650	$3,000	$2,225
Central Business District, Orlando, FL	$1,750	$1,835	$2,950	$2,450
Coquina Key, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$2,500
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,600
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,200	$2,650	$2,600
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$2,175	$2,983	$2,600
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,185	$2,550	$2,900
Jacksonville Beach, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,700	$2,998
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,250	$2,950	$3,000
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,777	$3,000	$3,257
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$2,000	$2,150	$6,000	$3,500
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,050	$4,123	$3,885
Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, Wellington, FL	N/A	$2,750	$2,750	$4,000
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,148	$2,800	$3,900	$4,250
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,825	$2,500	$4,000	$4,500
Wentworth Estates, Naples, FL	N/A	N/A	$6,750	$7,000
Fiddler's Creek, Everglades, FL	N/A	N/A	$5,200	$7,500
Lely Resort, FL	N/A	N/A	$6,850	$8,000
Pelican Marsh, Naples, FL	N/A	$1,613	$7,500	$9,000
Moorings, Naples, FL	$1,500	$6,000	$8,750	$9,500
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$11,950
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,125	$10,000	$12,500
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,000	$12,000	$13,000

Top Counties Near Alabama

There are a total of 50 counties located by Alabama. Some of these counties include Jefferson, AL, Clayton, GA, and DeKalb, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,325. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, AL. Its average rent per month is $1,408. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,000, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Alabama.

Typically, rent for studios in Alabama is 2.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alabama is 2.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alabama is 94.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jefferson, AL	$1,699	$1,914	$945	$1,408
Clayton, GA	N/A	$825	$1,524	$1,795
DeKalb, GA	$1,700	$1,650	$1,950	$2,150
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,469	$1,860	$2,173
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,721	$1,792	$2,193
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,598	$2,065	$2,450
Fulton, GA	$1,410	$1,825	$2,200	$2,495
Gwinnett, GA	$1,370	$1,505	$1,780	$2,495
Cobb, GA	$3,500	$1,672	$1,900	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	$1,200	$1,552	$1,935	$2,850

Top Zipcodes Near Alabama

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Alabama. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,496.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alabama is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,998 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Alabama. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,504	$1,760	$2,250	$2,500
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$1,995	$2,400
33414, Wellington, FL	$4,500	$3,000	$2,790	$4,000
34787, Winter Garden, FL	$1,800	$1,600	$1,995	$2,825
34746, Campbell, FL	$999	$1,500	$1,749	$2,298
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$2,140	$2,995	$2,601
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,569	$1,890	$2,800
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,635	$2,000	$2,950	$2,650
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,553	$1,831	$2,698
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,700	$2,289	$2,338

Frequently Asked Questions - Alabama Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Alabama?

The average monthly rental price for Alabama apartments for rent is approximately $1,395. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alabama rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Alabama.

How much is a studio apartment in Alabama?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,170 and an average price per square feet of $9.28. There are a total of 40 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Alabama.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Alabama?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $16.15. There are a total of 239 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alabama.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Alabama?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $999 and an average price per square feet of $13.24. There are a total of 225 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alabama.

How have rent prices in Alabama changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Alabama can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.64%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.44%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alabama?

A reasonable rent price in Alabama is around $1,116/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.