The Alabama rental market
Alabama tracks median rent across 70 cities, ranging from Gadsden at $831/mo to Fairhope at $2,242/mo. The state average of $1,519/mo runs about 23% below the national median of $1,965/mo.
Across Alabama cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +5.1% over the past year. 6 of 77 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 71 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham.
Alabama rent questions
What is the average rent in Alabama?
The average median rent across 70 tracked cities in Alabama is $1,519/mo, about 23% below the national median of $1,965/mo.
Which Alabama city has the highest rent?
Fairhope has the highest median rent in Alabama at $2,242/mo.
Which Alabama city has the most affordable rent?
Gadsden is the most affordable tracked city in Alabama, with a median rent of $831/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Alabama?
Across Alabama cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +5.1% over the past year.
How does Alabama rent compare to the rest of the country?
6 of 77 tracked Alabama cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,965/mo, and 71 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Alabama?
By population, the largest rental markets in Alabama are Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.