Birmingham, AL rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,200.
$1,200
$0
+$50
1,152
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $4,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5 |
| $500 | 5 |
| $600 | 22 |
| $700 | 113 |
| $800 | 126 |
| $900 | 147 |
| $1,000 | 160 |
| $1,100 | 187 |
| $1,200 | 194 |
| $1,300 | 108 |
| $1,400 | 75 |
| $1,500 | 62 |
| $1,600 | 49 |
| $1,700 | 42 |
| $1,800 | 27 |
| $1,900 | 20 |
| $2,000 | 12 |
| $2,100 | 18 |
| $2,200 | 28 |
| $2,300 | 20 |
| $2,400 | 20 |
| $2,500 | 14 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 8 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,095 | $1,150 |
| Feb | $1,095 | $1,175 |
| Mar | $1,107 | $1,195 |
| Apr | $1,150 | $1,200 |
| May | $1,145 | $1,200 |
| Jun | $1,100 | $1,175 |
| Jul | $1,100 | $1,195 |
| Aug | $1,135 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,150 | No data |
| Oct | $1,129 | No data |
| Nov | $1,150 | No data |
| Dec | $1,176 | No data |
Market temperature
The Birmingham, AL 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Birmingham, AL is 43% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Birmingham, AL?
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Birmingham, AL?
Houses in Birmingham, AL rent between $100 - $4,500 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in Birmingham, AL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Birmingham, AL increased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Birmingham, AL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Birmingham, AL did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Birmingham, AL?
There are currently 1,152 rentals available in Birmingham, AL.
6. How do rent prices in Birmingham, AL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Birmingham, AL is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.