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Millbrook

Pop. 17,189·40th most expensive in Alabama·Millbrook rents are up 12.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,438/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$524
Rising (Monthly)
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Millbrook · $1,438
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,438/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$70,313/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Millbrook's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$800
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,580
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$990/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,438 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,256/yr
At $1,438/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Millbrook, AL is majority owner-occupied, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,189
Median income
$70,313
Median age
38.5
Renters
25%
Age distribution
22%
23.7%
25.5%
12.9%
15.8%
Under 1822%
18–3423.7%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.9%
65+15.8%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
26.7%
White65.2%
Black26.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.4%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
27.6%
32.2%
30.9%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+30.9%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Millbrook, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,084 → $70,313
up 19.0%
Population
16,675 → 17,189
up 3.1%
Renter share
28.1% → 25%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29.5% → 30.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
35.8 → 38.5
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,313 today, compared with $59,084 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,675 to 17,189 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 25% of households rent today, against 28.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Millbrook, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Millbrook is $1,438/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,260/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($70,313/yr), Millbrook ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Millbrook an affordable city for renters?

Millbrook is considered affordable for renters. At $1,438/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($70,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Millbrook falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Millbrook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,438/mo in Millbrook. The local median household income is $70,313/yr, meaning the typical Millbrook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Millbrook?

Rent in Millbrook has increased 12.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Millbrook rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Millbrook is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #40 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,438/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Millbrook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Millbrook ($1,438/mo): Clanton ($1,322/mo), Montgomery ($1,347/mo).

What percentage of Millbrook residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of Millbrook households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. Millbrook leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Millbrook rent compare to the national average?

Millbrook's median rent of $1,438/mo is $524 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #40 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,438/mo, rent takes ~25% of Millbrook's median household income ($70,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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