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What is the average rent in Birmingham?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Birmingham, AL is $828. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $921. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $995. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Birmingham, AL is $1,200.

Studio

$828


1 bed

$921


2 beds

$995


3+ beds

$1,200

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

Apr 17 2024Jun 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Feb 28 2025May 02 2025$680$980$1,280$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Birmingham

The monthly rent for apartments in Birmingham, AL ranges from $500 to $1,700+.

$500 - $800

$800 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,400

$1,400 - $1,700

$1,700+

What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

The average size of a Birmingham, AL apartment is 952 square feet, while the median apartment size for Birmingham, AL is 816 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Birmingham, AL (40.04%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (3.57%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 32.14%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 24.25%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Arlington - West End**$750$1,225
Five Points South*$910$1,170*
Forest Park*$995$1,117*
Glen Iris*$935$1,124*
Highland Park$780$911$1,147*
Oakwood Place**$750$1,200
South East Lake**$798$1,200

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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