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Average Rent in Birmingham, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Birmingham, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,074/mo
▼ 17.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →1 cuts and 0 increases among 4 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- The Montrose Apartments
↓ $11/mo
Cut of 1.3% · Unit f7072df2-959e-4b66-bd97-056ee906a74c
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 | $2,130 | ▲ $117 | $1,999 | 1 | 3 |
| Garden Highlands | $1,908 | ▲ $164 | $1,627 | 1 | 8 |
| Five Points South | $1,631 | ▼ $656 | $750 | 5 | 41 |
| Birmingham 35233 | $1,577 | ▼ $110 | $1,129 | 2 | 10 |
| Forest Park | $1,330 | ▼ $337 | $750 | 3 | 13 |
| Birmingham 35244 | $1,310 | ▼ $14 | $1,158 | 1 | 24 |
| Birmingham Civil Rights District | $1,045 | ▲ $4 | $800 | 2 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Birmingham, AL?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,074 per month across 4 apartment communities and 21 available units. Rents have decreased $226 (17.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Market Lofts on Third Apartments starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,074/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $1,393 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Birmingham, AL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,524 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,575 | +$51 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,555 | -$20 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,499 | -$56 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $1,401 | -$98 | 7 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Birmingham, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Birmingham, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Lofts on Third Apartments | $800/mo | $1,029/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| The Montrose Apartments | $812/mo | $812/mo | 3 | 3.3 |
| The Citizen Birmingham | $1,099/mo | $1,146/mo | 6 | 4.7 |
| Lakeview Green | $1,129/mo | $1,252/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Birmingham, AL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$43,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,074/mo.
Comfortable income
$52,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Birmingham, AL is $44,376 , about 14% 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) | $1,074 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $3,561/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.
Google Search Trends for Birmingham, AL Apartments
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