The Portier Midtown
20 Graf Dairy Dr,
Mobile, AL 36606
$1,649 - $2,785
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Mobile, AL
What is the average rent in Mobile, AL?
$1,035/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.3%
Increase in the Last Year
Mobile, AL Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Mobile, AL is $1,035 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Mobile more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Mobile average $856 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Mobile average $1,035 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Mobile average $1,202 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Mobile average $1,497 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Mobile, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $34 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Mobile, AL
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
46%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile?
Based on current rent prices, Bleckly Island, Orange Grove and Midtown Mobile are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mobile.
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Which Mobile neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Mobile with the most apartments available are West Mobile, Downtown Mobile and Midtown Mobile .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mobile, AL?
Because the average rent in Mobile is $1,035, you’ll want to make about $3,450 per month or $41,400 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 Mobile, AL is 11.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mobile is 31.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $856 - $1,497. You can expect to pay 1.9% less for groceries, 4.5% more for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.
How does Mobile, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mobile, 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.
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One Bedroom
$609/month
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$718/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 June 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.