Birmingham, AL rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Birmingham, AL is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$70

Available rentals

1,110

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $5,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$05
$5006
$60026
$70099
$800111
$900138
$1,000161
$1,100188
$1,200191
$1,300117
$1,40069
$1,50061
$1,60047
$1,70039
$1,80025
$1,90022
$2,00014
$2,10018
$2,20023
$2,30018
$2,40018
$2,50014
$2,6005
$2,7005
$2,8007
$2,9008
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2003
$3,3002
$3,4006
$3,5004
$3,7001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,4003
$4,5003
$4,9001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $70 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$1,150No data
Oct$1,129No data
Nov$1,150No data
Dec$1,176No 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.

cool

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 - $5,500 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 $70

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 1,110 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.