What is the average apartment size in Alabaster?

The average size for a Alabaster, AL apartment is 1,008 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Alabaster?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Alabaster is $1,375 per month, a 10.82% increase from last year’s average of $1,241.

What is the average apartment size in Alabaster?

The typical apartment in Alabaster offers about 1,008 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Alabaster, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Alabaster?

The typical rent budget in Alabaster ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Alabaster?

In Alabaster, 14% of households rent while 86% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Alabaster is $1,375, a 10.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,241.

One-bedroom apartments provide 832 square feet for $1,225, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,392 offer 1,027 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,192 sq ft) for $1,533, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Alabaster, AL

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,375	1,008 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,225	832 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,392	1,027 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,533	1,192 sq. ft.

Alabaster, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Alabaster, AL have increased by 10.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,241 to $1,375.

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

The largest share of rentals in Alabaster, AL (63%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Alabaster, AL?

1,616 or 14% of the households in Alabaster, AL are renter-occupied while 10,313 or 86% are owner-occupied.

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How Alabaster Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Alabaster	$1,375
Birmingham	$1,354
Hoover	$1,249
Bessemer	$1,099
Mobile	$1,154
Madison	$1,366
Huntsville	$1,251
Montgomery	$1,108
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Auburn	$1,852
Homewood, AL	$1,383
Pelham, AL	$1,574
Moody, AL	$1,142

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Alabaster apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.