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Rental Market Trends in Montgomery, AL

What is the average rent in Montgomery, AL?

$911/month

Average Rent

753 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Montgomery, AL is $911 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Montgomery more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Montgomery, you can expect to pay about $717 per month for a studio, $911 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,051 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,256 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$717/month
411 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$911/month
753 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,051/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,256/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$802/month
969 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,057/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,455/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,984/month
2,117 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$873/month
869 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,282/month
1,543 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,263/month
1,228 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Montgomery, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Montgomery, AL
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Montgomery, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
45% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery?

Based on current rent prices, Elsmeade, Woodley Park and South Montgomery are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elsmeade
$680/month
701 Sq Ft
Woodley Park
$822/month
752 Sq Ft
South Montgomery
$997/month
788 Sq Ft
East Montgomery
$1,023/month
772 Sq Ft
Copperfield
$1,310/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Montgomery
$1,329/month
800 Sq Ft
Entertainment District
$1,491/month
777 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery?

Based on current rent prices, Entertainment District, Downtown Montgomery and Copperfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Entertainment District
$1,491/month
777 Sq Ft
Downtown Montgomery
$1,329/month
800 Sq Ft
Copperfield
$1,310/month
786 Sq Ft
East Montgomery
$1,023/month
772 Sq Ft
South Montgomery
$997/month
788 Sq Ft
Woodley Park
$822/month
752 Sq Ft
Elsmeade
$680/month
701 Sq Ft

Which Montgomery neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Montgomery with the most apartments available are East Montgomery, South Montgomery and Downtown Montgomery .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Montgomery
$1,023/month
772 Sq Ft
South Montgomery
$997/month
788 Sq Ft
Downtown Montgomery
$1,329/month
800 Sq Ft
Entertainment District
$1,491/month
777 Sq Ft
Copperfield
$1,310/month
786 Sq Ft
Woodley Park
$822/month
752 Sq Ft
Elsmeade
$680/month
701 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Montgomery is $911, you’ll want to make about $3,036 per month or $36,432 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 Montgomery, AL is 8.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Montgomery is 17.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $717 - $1,256. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 10.5% more for utilities, and 11.1% less for transportation.

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How does Montgomery, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Montgomery, 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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  • 23

    Communities

  • 6,675

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Montgomery
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Kushner Companies
  • 63

    Communities

  • 21,815

    Units

  • 46

    Cities

3 Communities in Montgomery
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Green Alpha Property Management
  • 48

    Communities

  • 4,727

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

3 Communities in Montgomery
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Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
  • 46

    Communities

  • 7,792

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

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Arbour Valley Communities
  • 30

    Communities

  • 4,244

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

3 Communities in Montgomery
Ascent Residential
Ascent Residential
  • 21

    Communities

  • 5,253

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

3 Communities in Montgomery
Multi-South Management
Multi-South Management
  • 57

    Communities

  • 11,531

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Montgomery
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Hawthorne Residential Partners
  • 249

    Communities

  • 59,866

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

2 Communities in Montgomery

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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