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Rental Market Trends in Fairhope, AL

What is the average rent in Fairhope, AL?

$1,337/month

Average Rent

828 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fairhope, AL is $1,337 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Fairhope more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairhope, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,337 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,646 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,956 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,337/month
828 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,646/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,956/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,324/month
1,905 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,674/month
1,971 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fairhope, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6%, which averages out to $79 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fairhope, AL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fairhope, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairhope, AL?

Because the average rent in Fairhope is $1,337, you’ll want to make about $4,456 per month or $53,472 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.

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Fairhope, AL

103 Available Apartments for Rent

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Flats at East Bay

9376 Twin Beech Rd,
Fairhope, AL 36532

$1,415 - $1,945

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Palladian at Fairhope

Palladian at Fairhope

8132 Gayfer Road Ext,
Fairhope, AL 36532

$1,699 - $1,799

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Rockwell Place

Rockwell Place

22360 Bushel Dr,
Fairhope, AL 36532

$1,400 - $1,850

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Colonnade at Eastern Shore

Colonnade at Eastern Shore

830 Highway 98,
Daphne, AL 36526

$1,410 - $1,693

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United States Alabama Fairhope Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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