Average Rent in Alabama

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Current Versus Historical Alabama Rents

Alabama rentals average $995 for a studio rental to $1,725 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,335, or roughly $12 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $381 (-27.69%) year-over-year from $1,376 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (2.50%) year-over-year from $1,556 to $1,595. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $556 (-37.57%) year-over-year from $1,479 to $924. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $323 (-20.23%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $1,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $792 (-30.84%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $1,775. 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 4.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.41	$995	$1,376 (-27.69%)	$1,506 (-33.92%)
1 BR	$20.44	$1,595	$1,556 (2.50%)	$1,333 (19.62%)
2 BR	$12.87	$924	$1,479 (-37.57%)	$1,100 (-16.05%)
3 BR	$12.37	$1,275	$1,598 (-20.23%)	$1,450 (-12.07%)
4+ BR	$11.93	$1,775	$2,567 (-30.84%)	$1,878 (-5.46%)

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 $2,250 per month. Our records show that Tuscaloosa, AL, with an average rent of $1,450, 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 on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.56% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alabama are about 119.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 94.55% 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	$895	$875	$988	$1,450
Huntsville, AL	$995	$1,674	$1,978	$1,674
Birmingham, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$925	$1,699
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,395	$1,800
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,574	$2,036	$2,048
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$2,203	$1,788	$2,222
Atlanta, GA	$1,525	$1,872	$2,454	$2,400
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,515	$1,605	$2,023	$2,448
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,636	$2,000	$2,550
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,600	$1,990	$2,808

Top Neighborhoods Near Alabama

There are a total of 41 neighborhoods in or near Alabama. Some of these neighborhoods include Riverside, Port Malabar Country Club, and Metro West. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 41 total neighborhoods in or near Alabama in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Alabama is currently around $2,850 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alabama's average rent, which is only $1,335. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alabama, Riverside has the most affordable average rent at $1,425 per month. Whereas, at $14,000 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	$1,225	$1,198	$1,488	$1,425
Port Malabar Country Club, Palm Bay, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,500	$1,650
Metro West, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,750	$1,750
Florida Center North, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,350	$1,750	$1,750
The Reserve, Port St. Lucie, FL	$1,150	$1,600	$2,750	$2,100
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,725	$2,100
Central Business District, Orlando, FL	$1,300	$1,850	$2,878	$2,213
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,605	$2,000	$3,200	$2,311
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,300	$2,400
Coquina Key, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$1,925	$2,850	$2,498
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,313	$2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,988	$2,347	$2,800
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,113	$2,000	$2,850	$2,850
Jacksonville Beach, FL	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$2,998
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,073	$3,100	$3,100
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$2,000	$2,150	$5,900	$3,225
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,708	$3,200	$3,270
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,650	$2,300	$4,000	$4,000
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,200	$3,000	$4,000	$4,125
Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, Wellington, FL	N/A	$3,500	$5,500	$5,500
Wentworth Estates, Naples, FL	N/A	N/A	$7,000	$7,000
Fiddler's Creek, Everglades, FL	N/A	N/A	$6,500	$7,500
Lely Resort, FL	N/A	N/A	$6,500	$8,000
Pelican Marsh, Naples, FL	N/A	$2,563	$5,775	$9,000
Moorings, Naples, FL	N/A	$6,000	$8,500	$9,500
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$12,000
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,750	$10,000	$12,000
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,000	$12,000	$14,000

Top Counties Near Alabama

There are a total of 50 counties located by Alabama. Some of these counties include Jefferson, AL, Clayton, GA, and Hall, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Jacksonville West, Jacksonville, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,400, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Alabama.

Typically, rent for studios in Alabama is 18.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alabama is 0.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alabama is 111.77% 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	$1,928	$825	$1,475
Clayton, GA	N/A	$1,237	$1,443	$1,795
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,430	$1,789	$2,145
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$2,200
DeKalb, GA	$1,448	$1,639	$1,900	$2,200
Gwinnett, GA	$1,425	$1,500	$1,790	$2,400
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,588	$1,998	$2,445
Fulton, GA	$1,503	$1,800	$2,250	$2,450
Cobb, GA	$1,350	$1,720	$1,900	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	$1,200	$1,525	$1,880	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near Alabama

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Alabama. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alabama is $1,631 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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	$1,500	$1,740	$2,250	$2,500
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,035	$2,400
33414, Wellington, FL	$10,500	$3,500	$3,500	$4,750
34787, Winter Garden, FL	$1,800	$1,649	$1,950	$2,850
34746, Campbell, FL	$799	$1,885	$2,000	$2,300
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,625	$2,000	$3,037	$2,465
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,568	$1,863	$2,750
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,750	$1,943	$2,700	$2,300
30080, Smyrna, GA	$1,350	$1,350	$1,884	$2,259
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,720	$2,289	$2,450

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 $1,335. 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 $995 and an average price per square feet of $7.41. There are a total of 43 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 $1,576 and an average price per square feet of $20.44. There are a total of 222 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 $903 and an average price per square feet of $12.87. There are a total of 236 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 -0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alabama?

A reasonable rent price in Alabama is around $1,068/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.