Average Rent in Montgomery, AL
15 apartment buildings, 48 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,364/mo
market average
Cheapest
$789/mo
Heritage View Apartment Homes
Properties
15
tracked daily
Units
48
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Montgomery, AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Montgomery, AL Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Heritage View Apartment Homes
1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Adams Avenue Flats
500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Zelda Pointe Apartments
2845 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
The 40 Four Building
44 Market Plaza, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
District 36 Lofts
36 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Gazebo East Apartments
185 Eastdale Rd S, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA
The Printing Press Lofts
215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage View Apartment Homes 1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $789 | $789 | $0.77 | 4.1 (23) | 1 |
| 2 | Adams Avenue Flats 500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $858 | $858 | $1.47 | 4.5 (13) | 1 |
| 3 | Zelda Pointe Apartments 2845 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA | $899 | $983 | $1.17 | 3.8 (108) | 4 |
| 4 | The 40 Four Building 44 Market Plaza, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $985 | $985 | $1.65 | 4.9 (18) | 1 |
| 5 | District 36 Lofts 36 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $1,087 | $1,087 | $1.39 | 4.3 (12) | 1 |
| 6 | Gazebo East Apartments 185 Eastdale Rd S, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1.13 | 5 (24) | 1 |
| 7 | The Printing Press Lofts 215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1.67 | 4.2 (21) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Heritage View Apartment Homes
4.1 (23)1401 Aaron St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Adams Avenue Flats
4.5 (13)500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Zelda Pointe Apartments
3.8 (108)2845 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
The 40 Four Building
4.9 (18)44 Market Plaza, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
District 36 Lofts
4.3 (12)36 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
Gazebo East Apartments
5 (24)185 Eastdale Rd S, Montgomery, AL 36117, USA
Montgomery, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,364 per month, based on 48 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $789 at Heritage View Apartment Homes to $1,635 at The Icehouse Lofts.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,109/mo | $1,109/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,283/mo | $858/mo | 24 |
| 2 Bed | $1,465/mo | $789/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $1,442/mo | $1,345/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Montgomery, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Montgomery, AL averages $1,283/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,465/mo. At the local median household income of $55,687, that works out to 29% 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 runs 29% 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
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,364/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($789/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Montgomery, AL is $55,687 , about 15% 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) | $1,364 |
| Utilities | $283 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $674 |
| Healthcare | $329 |
| Other goods and services | $526 |
| Estimated total | $3,685/mo |
Population
198,440
Median household income
$55,687
Census median rent
$1,059/mo
Rent as % of income
31.0%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,656 | +21% | 21 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,234 | -10% | 14 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,855 | +36% | 13 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,645 | +21% | 11 |
| Huntsville, AL | $1,394 | +2% | 7 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $1,515 | +11% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Montgomery, AL?
The average rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,364 per month, based on 48 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Montgomery, AL?
The lowest available rent in Montgomery, AL starts at $789 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL average $1,283/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $858/mo across 24 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL average $1,465/mo. Units start from $789/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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