Mobile, AL Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,258
1-year change
+4.2%
$51/mo
5-year change
+30.6%
$295/mo
10-year change
+74.7%
$538/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Mobile

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$682/mo—0.0%
2016$706/mo+3.5%+3.5%
2017$736/mo+4.2%+7.9%
2018$755/mo+2.6%+10.7%
2019$785/mo+4.0%+15.1%
2020$813/mo+3.6%+19.2%
2021$890/mo+9.5%+30.5%
2022$999/mo+12.2%+46.5%
2023$1,100/mo+10.1%+61.3%
2024$1,155/mo+5.0%+69.4%
2025$1,201/mo+4.0%+76.1%
2026$1,226/mo+2.1%+79.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Mobile changed since 2015?

Median rent in Mobile, AL was $678 in 2015-01 and is $1,258 as of 2026-09 — a change of $580 per month over 11 years.

How much has Mobile rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Mobile, AL has changed +30.6% ($295 per month). The current median is $1,258.

What has rent in Mobile done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Mobile, AL has changed +74.7% ($538 per month). It is now $1,258.

Is rent in Mobile going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Mobile, AL has increased +4.2% ($51/mo). Current median: $1,258.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.