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Houses for Rent in Birmingham, AL

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    1051 24Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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    1600 Brookview Cove, Birmingham, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,695
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    2204 Lynncrest Ln, Hoover, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,330
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    601 STAFFORDSHIRE DRIVE, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35226
    4 BEDS $2,615
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    3611 Courtyard Lane, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,585
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    6608 RICE CIRCLE, BESSEMER, AL 35022
    4 BEDS $2,935
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    2320 Crossgate Trl, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,950
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    744 Donna Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,900
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    936 Mountain Branch Dr, Vestavia, AL 35226
    4 BEDS $2,950
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    3321 Shallowford Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,650
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    2624 Southview Pl, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    4 BEDS $2,350
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    2408 Tyler Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35226
    4 BEDS $2,700
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    900 Velmont Ln, Homewood, AL 35226
    4 BEDS $2,400
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    6507 Creek Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022
    4 BEDS $2,600
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    408 5Th Place Pratt, Birmingham, AL 35214
    4 BEDS $1,350
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Birmingham, AL rent trends

Average rent in Birmingham, AL

$1,353/mo Birmingham, AL average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Birmingham, AL is $1,353.

What's the typical rent budget in Birmingham, AL?

About 21% of apartment rents in Birmingham, AL range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 5% of apartments. Around 53% of Birmingham’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 19% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 2% of apartment rentals in Birmingham are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 1% of apartment rentals in Birmingham in the > $3,000 range.

The largest share of rentals in Birmingham, AL (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Getting around in Birmingham, AL

40 /100
Car-Dependent
31 /100
Some Transit
24 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 40, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 24

Frequently asked questions

How much is the rent for a house in Birmingham, AL?

The price range of a house for rent is between $400 and $2,935.

How many houses are available in Birmingham, AL on RentCafe?

There are 25 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Birmingham, AL were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a rental house in Birmingham, AL?

The average Birmingham, AL rental house size is 1,590 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Birmingham, AL?

Renting a house in Birmingham, AL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Birmingham, AL?

Houses for rent in Birmingham, AL are usually located in non-central areas.

Look for houses for rent near me

Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

Renting a house in Birmingham, AL

Those looking for a cozy home with lots of living and storage space and a backyard, and also like the freedom of renting, rental homes can offer the best of both worlds. This segment of the rental market has become very popular and the selection is better than ever. In Birmingham, AL there are 9 homes for rent including duplexes, townhomes and single family homes for rent. If you are flexible about the location, you will find cheap houses to rent by searching a little further away from downtown, for as little as $400, or, if you’re willing to pay a little extra, take a look at what’s available in some of the best residential areas in town, and you’ll be surprised to find a nice selection of single-family houses renting for up to $1,150. To find the right house that fits your criteria, filter by price, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms or amenities. It may also be useful to know that the average cost to rent a single family home in Birmingham, AL is $812.

When you rent a house you can have as little or as much space as you wish

While apartments can be more limiting space wise, when you rent a house, you have a little more wiggle room (pun intended). Smaller 1 bedroom homes are perfect for a couple, 2 bedroom homes for those who need an extra bedroom for guests or for a baby, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom homes that are just right for families with children. Larger rental homes are also great for sharing with roommates, whether you’re looking for something close to work, close to your college campus, or just close to shopping and entertainment.

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