Birmingham, AL Rent Trends

Rank #77, last updated November 1

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What is the average rent in Birmingham?

The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $945. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $950. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $1,195.

1 bed

$945


2 beds

$950


3+ beds

$1,195

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Birmingham

Apartment Rent Ranges in Birmingham

The monthly rent for apartments in Birmingham, AL ranges from $400 to $1,600+.

$400 - $700

$700 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,300

$1,300 - $1,600

$1,600+

What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

The average size of a Birmingham, AL apartment is 1031 square feet, while the median apartment size for Birmingham, AL is 998 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Birmingham, AL (49%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (19.68%) are 1 bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.33%.

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Glen Iris*$936$1,120*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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