In Birmingham, a studio averages $937, a 1-bedroom averages $1,085, a 2-bedroom averages $1,235, a 3-bedroom averages $1,509 and a 4+ bedroom averages $2,682 a month. The average across all sizes is $1,231, in line with the Alabama average of $1,225. The cheapest place listed right now is $400 a month.
What's on offer in Birmingham
140 rentals in total: 120 pet friendly (86%), 0 with utilities included and 0 listed as student housing.
Cheaper places to rent near Birmingham
Other Alabama cities with a lower average rent: Mountain Brook ($1,082), Hoover ($1,109).
Renting in Birmingham: common questions
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,231 a month across 140 live listings. A 1-bedroom averages $1,085.
What is the cheapest rent in Birmingham?
The lowest rent listed in Birmingham right now is $400 a month.
Is Birmingham more expensive than the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham rents are right on the Alabama average of $1,225.
Can I find pet-friendly apartments in Birmingham?
Yes. 120 rentals in Birmingham (86%) are marked pet friendly.
Calculated from live listings on RentFrat. Last updated 2026-11-12.
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