Alabama rent guide
Average Rent in Alabama by City (June 2026)
Data as of Jun 9, 2026 · 332 rentals across 40 Alabama cities
A one-bedroom in Alabama rents for about $1,080 a month right now, the median across the 219 one-beds we’re tracking. We use the median on purpose: the newer Huntsville and Gulf Coast builds pull the “average” up and tell you nothing about a normal lease in Montgomery, Mobile or Birmingham, which run well below it.
Studio
$1,048
typical / mo
1 bed
$1,080
typical / mo
2 bed
$1,200
typical / mo
3 bed
$1,964
typical / mo
The statewide figure masks Alabama’s split: a studio saves only about $32/mo over a one-bedroom, so the one-bed is usually the better deal. Going from a one-bed to a two-bed runs about $120 more a month, so a roommate makes a two-bedroom the per-person winner.
Typical rent by city, lowest first
Sorted by each city’s overall median, so the value markets (Montgomery, Mobile, Birmingham) are up top and Huntsville and the Gulf Coast at the bottom. Find yours, then check the one-bed and two-bed columns for the size you’re after.
| # | City | Typical | 1 bed | 2 bed | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northport | $970 | - | - | 5 |
| 2 | Mobile | $980 | $985 | $1,078 | 35 |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa | $1,000 | $932 | $1,025 | 25 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,055 | $992 | - | 14 |
| 5 | Huntsville | $1,064 | $1,024 | $1,410 | 48 |
| 6 | Madison | $1,115 | $1,023 | $1,662 | 30 |
| 7 | Auburn | $1,120 | $1,099 | $1,269 | 10 |
| 8 | Prattville | $1,129 | $1,129 | - | 9 |
| 9 | Vestavia Hills | $1,135 | $1,095 | - | 6 |
| 10 | Daphne | $1,140 | $1,135 | $1,725 | 8 |
| 11 | Phenix City | $1,145 | $1,145 | - | 5 |
| 12 | Montgomery | $1,156 | $1,135 | - | 19 |
| 13 | Birmingham | $1,225 | $1,211 | $1,253 | 57 |
| 14 | Foley | $1,346 | $1,379 | - | 6 |
How to read these numbers
“Typical” is the median across every unit we track in that city. The per-bedroom columns are the median for that floor plan, shown only once a city has at least three listed. We include cities with five or more live listings and leave out single rooms and senior housing. Everything refreshes when our data does (last updated Jun 9, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alabama?
The median one-bedroom is about $1,080/mo right now; studios run ~$1,048, two-beds ~$1,200, and three-beds ~$1,964. We use the median, not the mean, so the newer Huntsville and Gulf Coast builds don't skew it. Alabama is one of the most affordable states we cover, with Montgomery and Mobile cheapest of all.
Is a studio cheaper than a 1-bedroom in Alabama?
A bit. The median studio runs about $32/mo under a one-bedroom; in many cities they overlap, so when they're within about $100 the one-bed usually wins.
How much more is a 2-bedroom than a 1-bedroom in Alabama?
About $120/mo more statewide. If splitting with a roommate is even a possibility, a two-bedroom usually beats renting a one-bed alone on a per-person basis.
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