Alabama rental market

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Last updated December 4, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Alabama is $950.

Average rent

$950

Month-over-month change

-$1

Year-over-year change

+$25

Available rentals

1,124

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $100 to $5,150.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$017
$50036
$600116
$700182
$800204
$900200
$1,000113
$1,10098
$1,20082
$1,30067
$1,40047
$1,50047
$1,60023
$1,70030
$1,80024
$1,9006
$2,0005
$2,1006
$2,2005
$2,3002
$2,4003
$2,5001
$2,6003
$2,7001
$2,8003
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$925$925
Feb$900$920
Mar$896$922
Apr$904$950
May$925$949
Jun$929$950
Jul$949$956
Aug$950$950
Sep$950$995
Oct$940$950
Nov$937$959
Dec$925$950

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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in Alabama is 37% 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 $1,414.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Alabama?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Alabama is $937 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alabama?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alabama is $950 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Alabama?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Alabama is $1,100 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Alabama?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Alabama is $1,500 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Alabama?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Alabama is $3,267 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Alabama?

Houses in Alabama rent between $100 - $135,000 with an average rent of $1,414.

8. How has the rent in Alabama changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Alabama decreased by $15

9. How much has the rent in Alabama increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Alabama decreased by $36

10. How many available rentals are there in Alabama?

There are currently 8,753 rentals available in Alabama.

11. How do rent prices in Alabama compare with the national average?

The average rent in Alabama is $1,414 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.