Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Birmingham is $968, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Birmingham, AL
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $968 | 3% | 988 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Birmingham, AL apartment is 988 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.
Birmingham, AL Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5004%
- $501-$70016%
- $701-$1,00040%
- $1,001-$1,50033%
- $1,501-$2,0006%
- > $2,0001%
Birmingham, AL Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households47%
- Owner-occupied Households52%
42,830 or 47% of the households in Birmingham, AL are renter-occupied while 47,050 or 52% are owner-occupied.
How Birmingham Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $968 | 3% |
| Mobile | $813 | 3% |
| Huntsville | $821 | 7% |
| Auburn | $1,255 | 2% |
| Moody | $912 | n/a |
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