What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

The average size for a Birmingham, AL apartment is 985 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 Birmingham?

As of May / 2026, the average rent in Birmingham is $1,360 per month, a 2.09% increase from last years average of $1,332.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, studios rent for $996 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,266 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,381 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,667 per month

What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

The typical apartment in Birmingham offers about 985 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Birmingham?

Studio apartments in Birmingham average 454 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 766 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,085 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,376 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham include Huffman ($766/month), Arlington - West End ($783/month), and Ensley Highlands ($815/month), all below the citywide average of $1,360.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham are Overton ($1,703/month), Acton Park ($1,879/month), and Cotswolds ($1,982/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Birmingham ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Birmingham is $1,360, a 2.09% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,332.

Studio Apartments at $996 offer the most budget-friendly option with 454 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $1,266, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,381 offer 1,085 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,376 sq ft) for $1,667, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Birmingham, AL

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,360	985 sq. ft.
Studio	$996	454 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,266	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,381	1,085 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,667	1,376 sq. ft.

Birmingham, AL rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Birmingham, AL (51%) 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 Birmingham, AL?

48,386 or 54% of the households in Birmingham, AL are renter-occupied while 40,402 or 46% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Huffman $766/month

Arlington - West End $783/month

Ensley Highlands $815/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,360/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Overton $1,703/month

Acton Park $1,879/month

Cotswolds $1,982/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Birmingham, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cotswolds	$1,982
Acton Park	$1,879
Overton	$1,703
Southside Birmingham	$1,682
Huntington Parc	$1,636
Ross Bridge	$1,614
Five Points South	$1,594
Hermitage - Woodland Village	$1,552
Crestline Holiday Gardens	$1,529
Cahaba Heights	$1,511
Cahaba Commons	$1,501
Forest Park	$1,492
Oxmoor	$1,445
Greystone	$1,413
Gables - Sterling Oaks	$1,325
Downtown Birmingham	$1,311
Crestline	$1,310
Chase Lake	$1,288
Castlehill - Gentilly Forest	$1,282
Mountain Oaks	$1,281
Devonshire Estates	$1,266
Chapel Hill	$1,225
West Homewood	$1,222
Glen Iris	$1,217
Southbury	$1,183
River Oaks - Savannah Ridge	$1,181
Lynngate - Tal Heim	$1,033
Highland Park	$1,000
Echo Highlands	$922
Spring Lake	$852
Ensley Highlands	$815
Arlington - West End	$783
Huffman	$766

Birmingham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Acton Park is 140% higher than in Arlington - West End

$1,879

Acton Park rent is 38% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,879

$783

Arlington - West End rent is 42% lower than Birmingham average

Average Rent $783

How Birmingham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Birmingham	$1,360
Mobile	$1,187
Huntsville	$1,250
Montgomery	$1,087
Tuscaloosa	$1,520
Auburn	$2,032
Madison	$1,358
Hoover	$1,291
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Bessemer	$986
Prattville	$1,461
Homewood, AL	$1,401
Gardendale	$1,387
Pelham	$1,496

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 Birmingham 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.