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1010 Beacon Pky E,
Homewood, AL 35209
$1,481 - $3,130
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Birmingham, AL
What is the average rent in Birmingham, AL?
$1,173/month
Average Rent
742 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,173 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Birmingham more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Birmingham, you can expect to pay about $966 per month for a studio, $1,173 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,289 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,568 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Birmingham, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Birmingham, AL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
13%
Below $700/month
36%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham?
Based on current rent prices, Apple Valley, Echo Highlands and Sun Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham?
Based on current rent prices, Highland Park, Titusville and Fountain Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham.
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Which Birmingham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Birmingham with the most apartments available are Downtown Birmingham, Midtown Birmingham and Parkside .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Birmingham, AL?
Because the average rent in Birmingham is $1,173, you’ll want to make about $3,910 per month or $46,920 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Birmingham, AL is 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Birmingham is 24.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $966 - $1,568. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 5.4% more for utilities, and 10.8% less for transportation.
How does Birmingham, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Birmingham, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$798/month
One Bedroom
$820/month
$973/month
Two Bedroom
$1,017/month
$1,195/month
Three Bedroom
$1,188/month
$2,274/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.