Average Rent in Alabama

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Current Versus Historical Alabama Rents

Alabama rentals average $395 for a studio rental to $2,438 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,100, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $928 (-70.14%) year-over-year from $1,323 to $395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $733 (-52.89%) year-over-year from $1,385 to $653. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $352 (-24.88%) year-over-year from $1,414 to $1,063. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $355 (-21.52%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $548 (-20.51%) year-over-year from $2,673 to $2,125. 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 45.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 38.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.41	$395	$1,323 (-70.14%)	$1,414 (-72.07%)
1 BR	$16.33	$653	$1,385 (-52.89%)	$1,355 (-51.83%)
2 BR	$12.96	$1,063	$1,414 (-24.88%)	$1,083 (-1.92%)
3 BR	$12.31	$1,295	$1,650 (-21.52%)	$1,415 (-8.48%)
4+ BR	$12.40	$2,125	$2,673 (-20.51%)	$1,988 (6.85%)

Historical Rents in Alabama

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Top Cities Near Alabama

There are a total of 48 cities nearby Alabama. The average rent in Alabama is currently $2,250 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, AL, with an average rent of $847, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alabama is Naples, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $12,500 per month.

Let's compare Alabama's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alabama is 139.87% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 111.23% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alabama are about 108.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 89.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 48 total cities near Alabama in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntsville, AL	N/A	$795	$847	$847
East Point, GA	N/A	$1,116	$1,360	$1,770
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,572	$2,073	$2,103
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,485	$1,585	$1,950	$2,107
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$1,531	$1,800	$2,200
Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$1,795	$2,500	$2,477
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,475	$1,775	$2,600
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,640	$2,100	$2,698
Tuscaloosa, AL	$950	$1,150	$1,325	$2,875
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,630	$2,200	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Alabama

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Alabama. Some of these neighborhoods include Riverside, Florida Center North, and Buenaventura Lakes. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near Alabama in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Alabama is currently around $3,300 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alabama's average rent, which is only $1,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alabama, Riverside has the most affordable average rent at $1,358 per month. Whereas, at $14,500 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	$1,100	$1,125	$1,650	$1,358
Florida Center North, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,325	$1,700	$1,695
Buenaventura Lakes, FL	N/A	$1,050	$1,650	$1,749
Metro West, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,695	$1,750
South Bradenton, FL	$999	$1,100	$1,800	$1,850
The Reserve, Port St. Lucie, FL	$1,350	$1,650	$2,650	$1,850
Deltona Lakes, Deltona, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,699	$1,898
Palm Valley, FL	N/A	$1,638	$2,050	$2,295
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,530	$1,958	$3,400	$2,417
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,675	$2,300	$2,500
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,499	$2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$2,650
Jacksonville Beach, FL	$1,300	$2,100	$2,500	$2,895
Lake Nona, Orlando, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,100
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,225	$2,475	$3,211	$3,200
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,599	$3,225	$3,400
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,995	$3,525	$4,500	$3,925
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,750	$2,725	$4,000	$4,300
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,200	$3,100	$3,900	$4,500
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$150	$2,900	$5,900	$5,800
Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, Wellington, FL	N/A	$3,500	$5,500	$6,000
Wentworth Estates, Naples, FL	N/A	N/A	$7,000	$7,400
Fiddler's Creek, Everglades, FL	N/A	N/A	$5,200	$7,500
Lely Resort, FL	N/A	N/A	$6,500	$8,163
Moorings, Naples, FL	$1,500	$3,898	$9,000	$9,800
Pelican Marsh, Naples, FL	N/A	$2,813	$5,800	$11,000
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,250	$12,000
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$6,000	$10,000	$12,800
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$4,900	$12,000	$14,500

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 $2,300. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, AL. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,750, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Alabama.

Typically, rent for studios in Alabama is 165.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alabama is 119.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alabama is 108.50% 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	N/A	$1,782	$925	$1,100
Clayton, GA	N/A	$1,150	$1,450	$1,800
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,395	$1,695	$2,100
Henry, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,650	$2,200
DeKalb, GA	$1,248	$1,549	$1,945	$2,250
Fulton, GA	$1,498	$1,725	$2,200	$2,400
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,513	$1,900	$2,400
Cobb, GA	$1,275	$1,566	$1,896	$2,450
Gwinnett, GA	$2,445	$1,498	$1,750	$2,450
Forsyth, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,857	$2,650

Top Zipcodes Near Alabama

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Alabama. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,498.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alabama is $1,548 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,994 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	$1,495	$1,660	$2,243	$2,550
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,300	$1,650	$1,995	$2,500
33414, Wellington, FL	$13,250	$4,000	$3,700	$5,350
34787, Winter Garden, FL	$1,800	$1,575	$1,950	$2,850
34746, Campbell, FL	$750	$1,200	$2,000	$2,250
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$1,958	$3,000	$2,582
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,545	$1,999	$2,800
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,585	$1,900	$3,211	$2,417
30080, Smyrna, GA	$1,350	$1,600	$2,000	$2,750
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,500	$2,197	$2,398

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 $1,100. 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 $395 and an average price per square feet of $7.41. There are a total of 26 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 $684 and an average price per square feet of $16.33. There are a total of 104 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 $900 and an average price per square feet of $12.96. There are a total of 146 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 -0.70%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alabama?

A reasonable rent price in Alabama is around $880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.