Average rent in Alabama
November 2026. Based on 195 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $937 | $699 | 4 | 56% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $400 | 113 | 22% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,257 | $625 | 47 | 26% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,504 | $730 | 26 | 27% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,755 | $701 | 5 | 33% lower |
| All sizes | $1,225 | $400 | 195 | 32% lower |
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Average rent by city in Alabama
| City | Listings | Average rent | 1 bed avg | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | 12 | $1,082 | $1,005 | $965 |
| Hoover | 18 | $1,109 | $1,109 | $825 |
| Birmingham | 140 | $1,231 | $1,085 | $400 |
| Vestavia Hills | 10 | $1,356 | $1,176 | $947 |
| Homewood | 11 | $1,377 | $1,299 | $699 |
What rent costs in Alabama
A studio averages $937, a 1-bedroom averages $1,090, a 2-bedroom averages $1,257, a 3-bedroom averages $1,504 and a 4+ bedroom averages $2,755 a month. Overall, rent in Alabama is 32% lower than the US average of $1,790.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Alabama needs about $3,650 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Alabama?
The average rent in Alabama is $1,225 a month across 195 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alabama?
A 1-bedroom in Alabama averages $1,090 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Alabama?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,650 a month after tax.
Is rent in Alabama higher than the US average?
Rent in Alabama is 32% lower than the US average of $1,790 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-12.