Biggest seasonal rent swings in Alabama

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Alabama cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Calera ranks first, with a swing of 2.5% between February and July.
Across all 14 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,411/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

14 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	CaleraAL Pop. 18KCompare →	2.5%	February	July	$1,642/mo
02	DaphneAL Pop. 29KCompare →	2.3%	December	August	$1,612/mo
03	HooverAL Pop. 93KCompare →	2.3%	December	August	$1,319/mo
04	AuburnAL Pop. 81KCompare →	1.8%	April	October	$1,681/mo
05	MadisonAL Pop. 60KCompare →	1.7%	February	July	$1,411/mo
06	TuscaloosaAL Pop. 111KCompare →	1.3%	February	October	$1,701/mo
07	HuntsvilleAL Pop. 223KCompare →	1.3%	January	July	$1,335/mo
08	PrattvilleAL Pop. 39KCompare →	1.2%	January	May	$1,700/mo
09	BirminghamAL Pop. 198KCompare →	1.2%	January	August	$1,305/mo
10	HueytownAL Pop. 16KCompare →	1.2%	October	May	$1,265/mo
11	MontgomeryAL Pop. 197KCompare →	1.0%	December	August	$1,305/mo
12	MobileAL Pop. 203KCompare →	1.0%	March	August	$1,258/mo
13	Center PointAL Pop. 16KCompare →	0.7%	December	October	$1,269/mo
14	EnterpriseAL Pop. 30KCompare →	0.6%	January	July	$1,466/mo