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Rental Market Trends in Pelham, AL

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Pelham, AL is $1,454/month.

Rent in Pelham is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.

$1,454/month

Average Rent

865 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.2%

Change / Year

152

Available Apartments

Pelham rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Pelham average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pelham average $1,454 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pelham average $1,552 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pelham average $1,864 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,454/month
865 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,552/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,864/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,095/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,129/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,739/month
2,204 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,664/month
348 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Pelham, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Pelham, AL

August 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pelham, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Pelham is $1,454, you’ll want to make about $4,846 per month or $58,152 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.

City

Pelham, AL

152 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Pelham We Think You'll Love

Canopy Park Apartments

Canopy Park Apartments

2100 Canopy Trl,
Pelham, AL 35124

1-3 Beds | $1,585 - $2,044

Meadow Wood Apartment Homes

Meadow Wood Apartment Homes

800 Valleyview Rd,
Pelham, AL 35124

1-3 Beds | $1,175 - $1,465

MAA Riverchase

MAA Riverchase

1000 Riverchase Trl,
Birmingham, AL 35244

1-3 Beds | $1,158 - $1,473

Summerchase at Riverchase

Summerchase at Riverchase

100 Summerchase Dr,
Hoover, AL 35244

1-2 Beds | $1,181 - $1,451

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Pelham?

The average rent in Pelham is $1,454 per month, which is 12.6% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Pelham?

The average rent for a house in Pelham, AL is $2,129 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Pelham?

Rents in Pelham, AL are increasing, with prices up 1.2% year-over-year and $18 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Pelham?

In Pelham, AL, 38% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Alabama Pelham 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 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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