Average Rent in Birmingham, AL

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Current Versus Historical Birmingham, AL Rents

Birmingham rentals average $1,699 for a studio rental to $1,413 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,699, or roughly $11 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 $34 (-1.96%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $1,699. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $216 (-10.22%) year-over-year from $2,116 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,532 (-60.51%) year-over-year from $2,532 to $1,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $238 (-18.74%) year-over-year from $1,268 to $1,030. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $153 (-10.52%) year-over-year from $1,453 to $1,300. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,699	$1,733 (-1.96%)	$1,263 (34.49%)
1 BR	$26.58	$1,900	$2,116 (-10.22%)	$1,275 (49.04%)
2 BR	$12.30	$1,000	$2,532 (-60.51%)	$1,382 (-27.62%)
3 BR	$9.83	$1,030	$1,268 (-18.74%)	$1,111 (-7.28%)
4+ BR	$12.63	$1,300	$1,453 (-10.52%)	$1,437 (-9.51%)

Historical Rents in Birmingham, AL

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Top Cities Near Birmingham

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Birmingham. The average rent in Birmingham is currently $1,063 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 Birmingham, AL is Tuscaloosa, AL. Monthly rents here are on average $1,063 per month.

Let's compare Birmingham, AL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 53.95% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Birmingham, AL are about 2.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 63.46% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Birmingham, AL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tuscaloosa, AL	N/A	$875	$975	$1,063

Top Neighborhoods Near Birmingham

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Birmingham

There are a total of 2 counties located by Birmingham, AL. Some of these counties include Tuscaloosa, AL and Jefferson, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,384. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tuscaloosa, AL. Its average rent per month is $1,360. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,408, Jefferson, AL is the most expensive county by Birmingham, AL.

Typically, rent for studios in Birmingham, AL is 13.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Birmingham, AL is 26.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Birmingham, AL is 2.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tuscaloosa, AL	$1,250	$875	$1,112	$1,360
Jefferson, AL	$1,699	$1,914	$945	$1,408

Top Zipcodes Near Birmingham

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Birmingham Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Birmingham, AL?

The average monthly rental price for Birmingham, AL apartments for rent is approximately $1,699. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL.

How much is a studio apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,699. There are a total of 16 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Birmingham.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $26.58. There are a total of 53 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Birmingham.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $12.30. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Birmingham.

How have rent prices in Birmingham, AL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Birmingham, AL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.61%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Birmingham, AL?

A reasonable rent price in Birmingham, AL is around $1,359/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.