# Average Rent in Montgomery, AL

> How much is rent in Montgomery, AL? $1,310 median across 55 units in 11 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Montgomery, AL?

The average listed apartment rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,313 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 55 priced apartments in 11 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 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

11 apartment buildings, 55 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,313/mo

median $1,310

[-7.1% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/trends/)

Cheapest

$649/mo

Azalea Hill Apartments

Properties

11

tracked daily

Units

55

available now

[View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/trends/) [Explore Montgomery, AL on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=montgomery-al)

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Montgomery, AL.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,234

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Montgomery, AL over the last 3 months. Started at $1,294, ended at $1,234.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,294 |
| Aug | 1,296 |
| Aug | 1,393 |
| Aug | 1,408 |
| Sep | 1,341 |
| Sep | 1,294 |
| Sep | 1,293 |
| Sep | 1,302 |
| Oct | 1,270 |
| Oct | 1,321 |
| Oct | 1,276 |
| Oct | 1,236 |
| Oct | 1,248 |
| Nov | 1,234 |

[Full Montgomery, AL price history](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Montgomery, AL Rent Prices

All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.2 (163)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/azalea-hill-apartments-montgomery-al/): Azalea Hill Apartments 5801 E Shirley Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA From $649/mo Avg $918 5 units

[#2 3.8 (40)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/columbus-square-apartments-montgomery-al/): Columbus Square Apartments 645 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $798/mo as of Oct 2 Avg $945 2 units

[#3 4.1 (23)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/heritage-view-apartment-homes-montgomery-al/): Heritage View Apartment Homes 1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $830/mo Avg $830 1 units

[#4 3.8 (108)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/zelda-pointe-apartments-montgomery-al/): Zelda Pointe Apartments 2845 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA From $924/mo Avg $1,024 7 units

[#5 5 (24)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/gazebo-east-apartments-montgomery-al/): Gazebo East Apartments 185 Eastdale Rd S, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA From $950/mo as of Oct 2 Avg $1,025 2 units

[#6 4.5 (13)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/adams-avenue-flats-montgomery-al/): Adams Avenue Flats 500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $998/mo Avg $998 1 units

[#7 4.9 (18)](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/the-40-four-building-montgomery-al/): The 40 Four Building 44 Market Plaza, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $1,030/mo as of Oct 26 Avg $1,030 1 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Azalea Hill Apartments 5801 E Shirley Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/azalea-hill-apartments-montgomery-al/) | $649 | $918 | $0.99/ft² | 4.2 (163) | 5 |
| 2 | [Columbus Square Apartments 645 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/columbus-square-apartments-montgomery-al/) | $798 as of Oct 2 | $945 | -- | 3.8 (40) | 2 |
| 3 | [Heritage View Apartment Homes 1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/heritage-view-apartment-homes-montgomery-al/) | $830 | $830 | $0.66/ft² | 4.1 (23) | 1 |
| 4 | [Zelda Pointe Apartments 2845 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/zelda-pointe-apartments-montgomery-al/) | $924 | $1,024 | $1.06/ft² | 3.8 (108) | 7 |
| 5 | [Gazebo East Apartments 185 Eastdale Rd S, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/gazebo-east-apartments-montgomery-al/) | $950 as of Oct 2 | $1,025 | $1.21/ft² | 5 (24) | 2 |
| 6 | [Adams Avenue Flats 500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/adams-avenue-flats-montgomery-al/) | $998 | $998 | $1.85/ft² | 4.5 (13) | 1 |
| 7 | [The 40 Four Building 44 Market Plaza, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/the-40-four-building-montgomery-al/) | $1,030 as of Oct 26 | $1,030 | $1.61/ft² | 4.9 (18) | 1 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/)

[Azalea Hill Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/azalea-hill-apartments-montgomery-al/): ![Azalea Hill Apartments apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7265?w=600) 4.2 (163) 5801 E Shirley Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA From $649/mo 5 units

[Columbus Square Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/columbus-square-apartments-montgomery-al/): ![Columbus Square Apartments apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7255?w=600) 3.8 (40) 645 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $798/mo prices as of Oct 2 2 units

[Heritage View Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/heritage-view-apartment-homes-montgomery-al/): ![Heritage View Apartment Homes apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7259?w=600) 4.1 (23) 1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $830/mo 1 units

[Zelda Pointe Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/zelda-pointe-apartments-montgomery-al/): ![Zelda Pointe Apartments apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7262?w=600) 3.8 (108) 2845 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA From $924/mo 7 units

[Gazebo East Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/gazebo-east-apartments-montgomery-al/): ![Gazebo East Apartments apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7264?w=600) 5 (24) 185 Eastdale Rd S, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA From $950/mo prices as of Oct 2 2 units

[Adams Avenue Flats](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/adams-avenue-flats-montgomery-al/): ![Adams Avenue Flats apartments in Montgomery, AL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7250?w=600) 4.5 (13) 500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA From $998/mo 1 units

[Browse all Montgomery, AL apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/)

By Area

## Montgomery, AL neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Montgomery 36104 10](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/?neighborhood=Montgomery%2036104)[Hillwood 3](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/?neighborhood=Hillwood)[Montgomery 36117 3](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/?neighborhood=Montgomery%2036117)[Montgomery 36116 2](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/apartments/?neighborhood=Montgomery%2036116)

## Montgomery, AL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Montgomery, AL is **$1,313 per month**, based on 55 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $649 at Azalea Hill Apartments to $1,948 at The Heights Apartments.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $649/mo | $649/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,285/mo | $853/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $1,348/mo | $980/mo | 29 |
| 3 Bed | $1,387/mo | $830/mo | 8 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Montgomery, AL apartments earn?

The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about **$669K** in rental revenue per month ($8.0M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.The Reserve at Billingsley](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/the-reserve-at-billingsley-montgomery-al/#revenue-section) | $435K/mo | $1,534 / $1,560 | 97% | 288 |
| [2.The Bell Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/the-bell-lofts-montgomery-al/#revenue-section) | $116K/mo | $1,420 / $1,432 | 92% | 88 |
| [3.District 36 Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/district-36-lofts-montgomery-al/#revenue-section) | $39K/mo | | 100% | 40 |
| [4.The 40 Four Building](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/the-40-four-building-montgomery-al/#revenue-section) | $38K/mo | | 97% | 37 |
| [5.The Printing Press Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/the-printing-press-lofts-montgomery-al/#revenue-section) | $23K/mo | $1,453 / $1,200 | 91% | 21 |
| 1 more estimated building | $19K/mo | | | |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Montgomery, AL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Montgomery, AL averages **$1,285/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,348/mo**. At the local median household income of **$55,687**, that works out to **28% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Montgomery, AL at **$1,059/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/trends/) runs **24% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Montgomery, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Montgomery, 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

$53,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,313/mo.

Comfortable income

$63,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($649/mo), you need to earn at least **$26,000/year**.

Median household income in Montgomery, AL is **$55,687** , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Montgomery, AL

Overall prices in Montgomery, AL runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.9, 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 Montgomery, AL's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,313 |
| Utilities | $283 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $674 |
| Healthcare | $329 |
| Other goods and services | $526 |
| Estimated total | $3,634/mo |

Population

198,440

Median household income

$55,687

Census median rent

$1,059/mo

Census rent burden

31.0%

Median age

36.2

Mean commute

21 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.

Compare

## Nearby cities in Alabama

How Montgomery, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Montgomery, AL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Auburn, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/auburn-al/) | $1,652 | +26% | -3.2% | 26 |
| [Mobile, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/mobile-al/) | $1,285 | -2% | -5.8% | 25 |
| [Birmingham, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/birmingham-al/) | $1,528 | +16% | 0% | 19 |
| [Madison, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/madison-al/) | $1,257 | -4% | -6.2% | 19 |
| [Hoover, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/hoover-al/) | $1,765 | +34% | +21.4% | 14 |
| [Decatur, AL](https://average-rent.com/city/decatur-al/) | $922 | -30% | -5.5% | 13 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Montgomery, AL?

The average listed apartment rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,313 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 55 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Montgomery, AL?

The median asking rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,310 per month, computed from 55 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,313/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Montgomery, AL?

The lowest available rent in Montgomery, AL starts at $649 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL?

1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL average $1,285/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $853/mo across 15 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL?

2-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL average $1,348/mo. Units start from $980/mo across 29 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Montgomery, AL

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/montgomery-al/trends/)

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