Average rent in Birmingham, AL
November 2026. Based on 140 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Alabama | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $937 | $699 | 4 | about the same | 56% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,085 | $400 | 76 | about the same | 22% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,235 | $625 | 33 | about the same | 27% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,509 | $730 | 23 | about the same | 27% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,682 | $701 | 4 | 3% lower | 35% lower |
| All sizes | $1,231 | $400 | 140 | about the same | 31% lower |
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What rent costs in Birmingham, AL
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. Overall, rent in Birmingham, AL is 31% lower than the US average of $1,790 and about the same than the Alabama average of $1,225.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Birmingham needs about $3,600 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Birmingham, AL?
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,231 a month across 140 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham?
A 1-bedroom in Birmingham, AL averages $1,085 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Birmingham?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,600 a month after tax.
Is rent in Birmingham higher than the US average?
Rent in Birmingham, AL is 31% 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.