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Rental Market Trends in Montgomery, AL

What is the average rent in Montgomery, AL?

$931/month

Average Rent

753 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Montgomery, AL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Montgomery, AL is $931 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Montgomery more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Montgomery average $701 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Montgomery average $931 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Montgomery average $1,083 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Montgomery average $1,255 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$701/month
417 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$931/month
753 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,083/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,255/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,020/month
893 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,141/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,411/month
1,403 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,013/month
2,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$969/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,436/month
1,587 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Montgomery, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $11 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Montgomery, AL
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Montgomery, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
46% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery?

Based on current rent prices, East Montgomery and Downtown Montgomery" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Montgomery
$1,089/month
793 Sq Ft
Downtown Montgomery
$1,389/month
805 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Montgomery and East Montgomery" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Montgomery
$1,389/month
805 Sq Ft
East Montgomery
$1,089/month
793 Sq Ft

Which Montgomery neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Montgomery
$1,089/month
793 Sq Ft
Downtown Montgomery
$1,389/month
805 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 $931, you’ll want to make about $3,103 per month or $37,236 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 $701 - $1,255. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 10.5% more for utilities, and 11.1% less for transportation.

City

Montgomery, AL

1,262 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

East Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Downtown Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Studio
$699/month
$720/month
One Bedroom
$992/month
$1,083/month
Two Bedroom
$1,186/month
$1,516/month
Three Bedroom
$1,430/month
$927/month
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Apartment communities in Montgomery we think you'll love

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The One at Montgomery

10510 Chantilly Pky,
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$1,725 - $1,995 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Azalea Hill

Azalea Hill

5801 E Shirley Ln,
Montgomery, AL 36117

$749 - $1,089 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 13 Month Lease

Carrington Park Apartments

Carrington Park Apartments

2000 Central Pky,
Montgomery, AL 36106

$1,195 - $2,135 Total Monthly Price

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Sunrise Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

51 Cecil Ln,
Montgomery, AL 36109

$765 - $915 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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.

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