Alabama rental market
Last updated August 7, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Alabama is $1,495.
$1,495
+$20
+$45
7,280
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $135,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 27 |
| $500 | 58 |
| $600 | 190 |
| $700 | 386 |
| $800 | 509 |
| $900 | 598 |
| $1,000 | 563 |
| $1,100 | 643 |
| $1,200 | 706 |
| $1,300 | 576 |
| $1,400 | 595 |
| $1,500 | 540 |
| $1,600 | 542 |
| $1,700 | 552 |
| $1,800 | 468 |
| $1,900 | 454 |
| $2,000 | 324 |
| $2,100 | 306 |
| $2,200 | 270 |
| $2,300 | 228 |
| $2,400 | 224 |
| $2,500 | 163 |
| $2,600 | 87 |
| $2,700 | 94 |
| $2,800 | 76 |
| $2,900 | 70 |
| $3,000 | 35 |
| $3,100 | 34 |
| $3,200 | 36 |
| $3,300 | 19 |
| $3,400 | 41 |
| $3,500 | 36 |
| $3,600 | 13 |
| $3,700 | 13 |
| $3,800 | 13 |
| $3,900 | 13 |
| $4,000 | 12 |
| $4,100 | 10 |
| $4,200 | 8 |
| $4,300 | 9 |
| $4,400 | 20 |
| $4,500 | 14 |
| $4,600 | 4 |
| $4,700 | 6 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 17 |
| $5,000+ | 46 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $45 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,400 | $1,410 |
| Feb | $1,400 | $1,445 |
| Mar | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $1,450 |
| May | $1,400 | $1,425 |
| Jun | $1,396 | $1,400 |
| Jul | $1,400 | $1,450 |
| Aug | $1,415 | $1,495 |
| Sep | $1,450 | No data |
| Oct | $1,418 | No data |
| Nov | $1,439 | No data |
| Dec | $1,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The Alabama rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Alabama is 29% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Alabama?
The average rent in Alabama is $1,495.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Alabama?
Houses in Alabama rent between $100 - $135,000 with an average rent of $1,495.
3. How has the rent in Alabama changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Alabama increased by $45
4. How much has the rent in Alabama increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Alabama increased by $20
5. How many available rentals are there in Alabama?
There are currently 7,280 rentals available in Alabama.
6. How do rent prices in Alabama compare with the national average?
The average rent in Alabama is $1,495 — 28.81% lower the national average of $2,100.