Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Montgomery
Montgomery, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$905
Population
194,907
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Alabama’s capital honors rich history while looking towards the future
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Living in Montgomery combines rich history with contemporary living options. The state capital offers diverse housing choices, from historic homes in the Garden District to newer communities in east Montgomery. Currently, the rental market shows moderate growth with average rents ranging from $709 for studios to $1,450 for four-bedroom units, reflecting a steady year-over-year increase between 1.7% and 22.5%. Downtown Montgomery has transformed in recent years, centered around Riverfront Park, where residents enjoy concerts and events along the Alabama River. Cultural attractions include the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the internationally recognized Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
Montgomery's neighborhoods each maintain their own distinct character. East Montgomery continues to expand with convenient access to The Shoppes at EastChase, an open-air lifestyle center. The Garden District and Cloverdale Historic District showcase preserved Victorian and Gothic Revival architecture. The city benefits from several educational institutions, with Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, and Maxwell Air Force Base contributing to the local economy. Montgomery's forward-thinking spirit dates back to 1886 when it established the nation's first citywide electric streetcar system, known as the Lightning Route.
Explore the City
Check out the Hank Williams Museum in Downtown Montgomery.
Enjoy the scenes of downtown Montgomery.
Montgomery's Riverfront Park Amphitheater.
The Governor's Mansion is located in Downtown Montgomery.
Historic Davis Theater is located in Downtown Montgomery.
History is sprinkled throughout the Garden District neighborhood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,236
Average: $67,884
Education
50,815
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
85,569
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Montgomery has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Montgomery, AL is $703 for a studio, $906 for one bedroom, $1,061 for two bedrooms, and $1,247 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montgomery has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$906/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$1,600/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,158/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Montgomery, AL is 8.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Montgomery is 17.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $703 - $1,247. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 10.5% more for utilities, and 11.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montgomery, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
628 Students
Public
Grades K-5
511 Students
Macmillan International Academy
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Wynton M Blount Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
375 Students
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet School
Public
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
481 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
676 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
838 Students
Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School
Public
Grades 9-12
575 Students
Loveless Academic Magnet Prog High School
Public
Grades 9-12
464 Students
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Public
Grades 9-12
392 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
906 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
902 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gayle Planetarium
- Montgomery Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field)
Top Apartments in Montgomery
Houses for Rent in Montgomery
Property Management Companies in Montgomery, AL
Foshee Residential Management Company
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22
Communities
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6,510
Units
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7
Cities
6 Communities in Montgomery
Kushner Companies
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64
Communities
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22,175
Units
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47
Cities
3 Communities in Montgomery
Green Alpha Property Management
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58
Communities
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5,331
Units
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45
Cities
3 Communities in Montgomery
Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
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46
Communities
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7,792
Units
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35
Cities
3 Communities in Montgomery
Arbour Valley Communities
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30
Communities
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4,244
Units
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25
Cities
3 Communities in Montgomery
Ascent Residential
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20
Communities
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4,927
Units
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15
Cities
3 Communities in Montgomery
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.