Birmingham, AL Rent Trends

Rank #74, last updated December 4

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What is the average rent in Birmingham?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Birmingham, AL is $875. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $933. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $1,045. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $1,185.

Studio

$875


1 bed

$933


2 beds

$1,045


3+ beds

$1,185

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 $600 to $1,400+.

$600 - $800

$800 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,200

$1,200 - $1,400

$1,400+

What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

The average size of a Birmingham, AL apartment is 874 square feet, while the median apartment size for Birmingham, AL is 825 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Birmingham, AL (39.94%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.62%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 30.9%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 26.53%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Central City$888$1,100**
Echo Highlands*$799$929*
Five Points South*$909$1,140*
Forest Park*$1,005$1,198*
Glen Iris*$933$1,123*
Highland Park*$907$985*
South East Lake**$725$1,095

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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