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 $1,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,729, or roughly $11 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen 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 $201 (-9.58%) year-over-year from $2,101 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $424 (-17.69%) year-over-year from $2,394 to $1,970. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $87 (-7.30%) year-over-year from $1,187 to $1,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $278 (20.49%) year-over-year from $1,357 to $1,635. 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 up by 1.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 56.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,699	$1,733 (-1.96%)	$1,428 (18.96%)
1 BR	$23.65	$1,900	$2,101 (-9.58%)	$1,636 (16.15%)
2 BR	$11.61	$1,970	$2,394 (-17.69%)	$1,830 (7.64%)
3 BR	$11.39	$1,100	$1,187 (-7.30%)	$1,106 (-0.53%)
4+ BR	$9.44	$1,635	$1,357 (20.49%)	$1,241 (31.77%)

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 $1,900 per month. Our records show that Tuscaloosa, AL, with an average rent of $1,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Birmingham, AL is Tuscaloosa, AL. Monthly rents here are on average $1,900 per month.

Let's compare Birmingham, AL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Birmingham, AL is 117.78% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Birmingham, AL are about 76.19% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 65.52% 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	$3,700	$1,150	$1,850	$1,900

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 Jefferson, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,694. That's roughly around $13 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 $1,588. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,800, Tuscaloosa, AL is the most expensive county by Birmingham, AL.

Typically, rent for studios in Birmingham, AL is 58.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Birmingham, AL is 19.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Birmingham, AL is 28.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jefferson, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$950	$1,588
Tuscaloosa, AL	$3,700	$1,150	$1,750	$1,800

Top Zipcodes Near Birmingham

There is one zipcode in or near Birmingham, AL. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,200.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Birmingham, AL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
35401, Tuscaloosa County, AL	$3,700	$1,150	$1,900	$2,200

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 $1,729. 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 $23.65. There are a total of 54 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $11.61. There are a total of 23 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 -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Birmingham, AL?

A reasonable rent price in Birmingham, AL is around $1,383/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.