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3090 Highway 280,
Birmingham, AL 35243
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Rental Market Trends in Birmingham, AL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,194/month.
Rent in Birmingham is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,194/month
Average Rent
745 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.2%
Change / Year
3,507
Available Apartments
Birmingham rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Birmingham average $1,007 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Birmingham average $1,194 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Birmingham average $1,305 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Birmingham average $1,616 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Birmingham, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Birmingham, AL
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham?
Based on current rent prices, Smithfield Estates, 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, Fountain Heights, Southside and Parkside 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 $1,194, you’ll want to make about $3,980 per month or $47,760 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 10.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Birmingham is 23.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,007 - $1,616. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 3.3% more for utilities, and 11.0% 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.
View the Birmingham Area GuideStudio
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$1,215/month
One Bedroom
$895/month
$1,672/month
Two Bedroom
$710/month
$2,254/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,524/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The average rent in Birmingham is $1,194 per month, which is 28.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Birmingham?
The average rent for a house in Birmingham, AL is $1,386 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Birmingham?
The average rent for a townhome in Birmingham, AL is $1,570 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Birmingham?
The average rent for a condo in Birmingham, AL is $1,323 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Birmingham?
Rents in Birmingham, AL are increasing, with prices up 1.2% year-over-year and $15 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Birmingham?
In Birmingham, AL, 38% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.