How much does it cost to rent in Pelham, AL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Pelham, AL is $1,760. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Pelham cheaper than other Alabama cities?

Pelham is one of the pricier cities in Alabama, ranking #17 out of 70 cities tracked at $1,760/mo.

When was Pelham rent data last updated?

Pelham rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Pelham

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Pop. 24,827·17th most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Pelham, AL

Median rent (all units)

$1,760/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$205

Rising (Monthly)

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Pelham · $1,760

More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,760/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$70,000/yr

Local median income

$101,094/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pelham's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,220

1 BR

$1,400

2 BR

$1,550

3 BR

$1,940

4 BR+

$2,190

Research median

$1,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,120/yr

At $1,760/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Pelham, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,827

Median income

$101,094

Median age

Renters

16.1%

Age distribution

24.2%

20%

23.5%

14%

18.3%

Under 1824.2%

18–3420%

35–5423.5%

55–6414%

65+18.3%

Gender

47%

53%

Male47%

Female53%

Race & ethnicity

70.4%

13.9%

White70.4%

Black11.7%

Hispanic13.9%

Asian3.1%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

22.4%

27.2%

47.2%

No HS diploma3.1%

HS diploma22.4%

Some college27.2%

Bachelor's+47.2%

Housing tenure

83.9%

16.1%

Owner83.9%

Renter16.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pelham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$81,606 → $101,094

up 23.9%

Population

24,134 → 24,827

up 2.9%

Renter share

16% → 16.1%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

43.9% → 47.2%

+3.3 pts

Median age

40.6 → 40

-0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $81,606 to $101,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 24,134 to 24,827 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.9% to 47.2%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Pelham on your salary?

At $1,760/mo, how Pelham rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $81,253/yr · Rent = 26% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $57,689/yr · Rent = 36.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $66,452/yr · Rent = 31.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $118,775/yr · Rent = 17.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $151,764/yr · Rent = 13.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $54,017/yr · Rent = 39.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $48,771/yr · Rent = 43.3% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $60,114/yr · Rent = 35.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Pelham rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pelham. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Pelham, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pelham is $1,760/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,940/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,094/yr), Pelham ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelham an affordable city for renters?

Pelham is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,760/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pelham falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pelham?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,760/mo in Pelham. The local median household income is $101,094/yr, meaning the typical Pelham household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pelham?

Rent in Pelham has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Pelham rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Pelham is one of the pricier cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #17 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,760/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pelham?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pelham ($1,760/mo): Lake Purdy ($1,222/mo), Hoover ($1,378/mo).

What percentage of Pelham residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.1% of Pelham households are renters, while 83.9% are owner-occupied. Pelham leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.