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Average Rent in Birmingham, AL & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Birmingham, AL?

The average listed apartment rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,528 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 259 priced apartments in 19 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 6, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 19 apartment communities in Birmingham, AL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Birmingham Civil Rights District Bluff Park Five Points South Forest Park Garden Highlands
Birmingham 35209 35233 35244
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$1,528/mo

▲ +0.7% from last month

Lowest Available

$750/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

19

tracked daily

Units Listed

259

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Compare average rent across Birmingham, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Birmingham 35209 $2,104 ▲  $252 $1,999 1 3
Garden Highlands $1,809 ▲  $94 $1,606 1 15
Five Points South $1,627 ▼  $161 $750 5 41
Birmingham 35233 $1,580 ▼  $34 $960 6 133
Bluff Park $1,345 ▲  $31 $975 1 28
Birmingham 35244 $1,294 ▼  $28 $1,158 1 26
Forest Park $1,098 ▼  $112 $750 3 3

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Birmingham, AL?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,528 per month across 19 apartment communities and 259 available units. Rents have increased $11 (0.7%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Carlton South Apartments starting at $750/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,238/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,527/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,684/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,077/mo.

Prices range from $750 to $2,715 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 64 units are currently listed.

Birmingham, AL Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
May 2026 $1,701 - 6
June 2026 $1,597 -$104 11
July 2026 $1,628 +$31 12
August 2026 $1,611 -$17 12
September 2026 $1,585 -$26 12
October 2026 $1,412 -$173 18
November 2026 $1,439 +$27 18

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Birmingham, AL

Studio
$1,238
from $775 · 64 units
1 Bed
$1,527
from $925 · 98 units
2 Bed
$1,684
from $1,150 · 81 units
3 Bed
$2,077
from $1,575 · 14 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Birmingham, AL

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Carlton South Apartments $750/mo $750/mo 1 5
RentMonster $750/mo $750/mo 1 4.9
The Montrose Apartments $775/mo $880/mo 5 3.3
Market Lofts on Third Apartments $855/mo $1,085/mo 10 4.6
Foundry Yards $960/mo $1,569/mo 22 4.1
Woodmere Creek $975/mo $1,345/mo 28 3.2
20 Midtown Apartments $1,074/mo $1,544/mo 81 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Birmingham, AL

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What is the average rent in Birmingham, AL?
The average listed apartment rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,528 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 259 priced apartments in 19 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Birmingham, AL?
The apartment listings we track in Birmingham, AL range from $750 to $2,715 per month, as of November 6, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Birmingham, AL?
The daily building-average rent rose by $21 (1.5%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Birmingham, AL?
Studio apartments average $1,238 per month across 64 priced listings in Birmingham, AL. Listed rents range from $775 to $1,811 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,527 per month across 98 priced listings in Birmingham, AL. Listed rents range from $925 to $2,199 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,684 per month across 81 priced listings in Birmingham, AL. Listed rents range from $1,150 to $2,701 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,077 per month across 14 priced listings in Birmingham, AL. Listed rents range from $1,575 to $2,715 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Birmingham, AL?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,527 per month across 98 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,684 across 81 listings, $157 (10.3%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Birmingham, AL?
Carlton South Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $750 per month. We track 1 priced listing matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 6, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Birmingham, AL?
The $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 64 units, or 24.7% of the priced apartments we track in Birmingham, AL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Birmingham, AL?
We track 259 priced units at 19 apartment buildings, as of November 6, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Birmingham, AL?
We have recorded rent data on 147 days from May 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Birmingham, AL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Birmingham, AL?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Birmingham, AL rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 6, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Birmingham, AL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$61,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,528/mo.

Comfortable income

$73,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.

Median household income in Birmingham, AL is $44,376 , about 39% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Birmingham, AL

Overall prices in Birmingham, AL runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Birmingham, AL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,528
Utilities $308
Groceries $511
Transportation $735
Healthcare $359
Other goods and services $574
Estimated total $4,015/mo

Population

199,322

Median household income

$44,376

Census median rent

$1,047/mo

Census rent burden

33.4%

Median age

35.9

Mean commute

22 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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