Average Rent in Birmingham, AL
19 apartment buildings, 122 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Birmingham, ALCheapest
$750/mo
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Birmingham, AL Rent Prices
All 19 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Carlton South Apartments
630 34th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
RentMonster
1121 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Market Lofts on Third Apartments
2225 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
The Montrose Apartments
1226 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Woodmere Creek
779 Woodmere Creek Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
20 Midtown Apartments
2014 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
Nova Highland Park Apartment Homes
2912 Pawnee Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlton South Apartments 630 34th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA | $750 | $750 | -- | 5 (2) | 1 |
| 2 | RentMonster 1121 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA | $750 | $750 | -- | 4.9 (330) | 1 |
| 3 | Market Lofts on Third Apartments 2225 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA | $800 | $1,002 | $2.22/ft² | 4.6 (30) | 14 |
| 4 | The Montrose Apartments 1226 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA | $812 | $943 | $1.61/ft² | 3.3 (6) | 6 |
| 5 | Woodmere Creek 779 Woodmere Creek Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA | $975 as of Oct 2 | $1,312 | $1.28/ft² | 3.2 (39) | 26 |
| 6 | 20 Midtown Apartments 2014 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA | $1,089 as of Oct 2 | $1,600 | $1.99/ft² | 4.3 (129) | 78 |
| 7 | Nova Highland Park Apartment Homes 2912 Pawnee Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA | $1,095 | $1,169 | $1.46/ft² | 2.1 (32) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Carlton South Apartments
5 (2)630 34th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
RentMonster
4.9 (330)1121 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Market Lofts on Third Apartments
4.6 (30)2225 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
The Montrose Apartments
3.3 (6)1226 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Woodmere Creek
3.2 (39)779 Woodmere Creek Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
20 Midtown Apartments
4.3 (129)2014 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
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Birmingham, AL neighborhoods
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Birmingham, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,450 per month, based on 122 units across 19 apartment communities. Prices range from $750 at RentMonster to $2,800 at Lakeview Green.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,074/mo | $800/mo | 21 |
| 1 Bed | $1,360/mo | $800/mo | 57 |
| 2 Bed | $1,724/mo | $1,035/mo | 36 |
| 3 Bed | $2,210/mo | $1,723/mo | 6 |
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 Birmingham, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Birmingham, AL averages $1,360/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,724/mo. At the local median household income of $44,376, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Birmingham, AL at $1,047/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% 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 Birmingham, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Birmingham
Demand in the Birmingham rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- UAB Health System
- Regions Financial
- Protective Life
- Alabama Power
Mean one-way commute in Birmingham, AL is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,450/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/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 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $1,450 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $3,937/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
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 Birmingham, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Birmingham, AL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,676 | +16% | +1.4% | 26 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,344 | -7% | +3.5% | 23 |
| Madison, AL | $1,278 | -12% | -4.2% | 19 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,388 | -4% | +7.4% | 18 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,434 | -1% | -15.5% | 14 |
| Decatur, AL | $941 | -35% | -5.1% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Birmingham, AL?
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,450 per month, based on 122 units across 19 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Birmingham, AL?
The median asking rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,352 per month, computed from 122 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,450/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Birmingham, AL?
The lowest available rent in Birmingham, AL starts at $750 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham, AL average $1,360/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $800/mo across 57 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Birmingham, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Birmingham, AL average $1,724/mo. Units start from $1,035/mo across 36 units currently listed.
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