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Rental Market Trends in Alabama

$1,062/month

Average Rent

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$2

Average Price Increase

Ranked 9th

Least Expensive Rent by State

23,793

Available Rentals

Florence, AL

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Alabama?

As of April 2026, the average rent in Alabama is $1,062/month. When you rent an apartment in Alabama, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $907 per month for a studio, $1,062 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,216 for a two-bedroom apartment in Alabama. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,516 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$907/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,062/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,216/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,516/month
1,354 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Alabama?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Alabama to live are Florence, Decatur and Gadsden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Florence
$613/month
704 Sq Ft
Decatur
$787/month
623 Sq Ft
Gadsden
$796/month
636 Sq Ft
Montgomery
$908/month
751 Sq Ft
Dothan
$943/month
663 Sq Ft
Tuscaloosa
$980/month
692 Sq Ft
Northport
$1,006/month
703 Sq Ft
Mobile
$1,021/month
710 Sq Ft
Phenix City
$1,033/month
799 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,063/month
648 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Alabama?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Alabama to live are Prattville, Vestavia Hills and Opelika.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prattville
$1,401/month
807 Sq Ft
Vestavia Hills
$1,295/month
804 Sq Ft
Opelika
$1,216/month
573 Sq Ft
Alabaster
$1,199/month
829 Sq Ft
Birmingham
$1,178/month
744 Sq Ft
Madison
$1,151/month
788 Sq Ft
Hoover
$1,087/month
824 Sq Ft
Huntsville
$1,086/month
740 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,063/month
648 Sq Ft
Phenix City
$1,033/month
799 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Alabama

23,793 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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