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What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Birmingham, AL is $804. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $933. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $1,056. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $1,215.
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 $1,800+.
$600 - $900
$900 - $1,200
$1,200 - $1,500
$1,500 - $1,800
$1,800+
What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?
The average size of a Birmingham, AL apartment is 893 square feet, while the median apartment size for Birmingham, AL is 850 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Birmingham, AL (38.52%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.39%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 34.36%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 21.73%.
Studio
One bedroom
Two bedrooms
Three+ bedrooms
What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Birmingham?
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3+ beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | $900 | $1,150 | $1,004 | $1,092 |
| Five Points South | $778 | $953 | $1,233 | * |
| Forest Park | * | $1,058 | $1,309 | * |
| Glen Iris | * | $950 | $1,240 | $1,445 |
| Highland Park | * | $915 | $1,325 | * |
| Overton | * | $1,477 | $1,573 | * |
| South East Lake | * | * | $810 | $1,150 |
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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