What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

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.

What is the average rent in Birmingham?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Birmingham is $1,353 per month, a 1.32% increase from last year’s average of $1,335.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, studios rent for $989 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,248 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,374 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,671 per month

What is the average apartment size in Birmingham?

The typical apartment in Birmingham offers about 988 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 455 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 766 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,085 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,379 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham include Huffman ($861/month), Spring Lake ($869/month), and Lynngate - Tal Heim ($963/month), all below the citywide average of $1,353.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham are Southside Birmingham ($1,696/month), Acton Park ($1,754/month), and Cotswolds ($1,932/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 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Birmingham is $1,353, a 1.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,335.

Studio Apartments at $989 offer the most budget-friendly option with 455 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $1,248, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,374 offer 1,085 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,379 sq ft) for $1,671, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Birmingham, AL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,353	988 sq. ft.
Studio	$989	455 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,248	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,374	1,085 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,671	1,379 sq. ft.

Birmingham, AL rent trends

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

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.

Do most people rent or own in Birmingham, AL?

48,565 or 55% of the households in Birmingham, AL are renter-occupied while 39,962 or 45% are owner-occupied.

Access comprehensive real estate data and information on Yardi Matrix

Most affordable neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Huffman $861/month

Spring Lake $869/month

Lynngate - Tal Heim $963/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,353/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham?

Southside Birmingham $1,696/month

Acton Park $1,754/month

Cotswolds $1,932/month

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

Average Rent in Birmingham, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cotswolds	$1,932
Acton Park	$1,754
Southside Birmingham	$1,696
Overton	$1,692
Ross Bridge	$1,642
Downtown Birmingham	$1,628
Huntington Parc	$1,593
Crestline Holiday Gardens	$1,528
Hermitage - Woodland Village	$1,523
Five Points South	$1,512
Oxmoor	$1,492
Cahaba Commons	$1,477
Cahaba Heights	$1,469
Forest Park	$1,463
Greystone	$1,339
Gables - Sterling Oaks	$1,331
Crestline	$1,305
Chase Lake	$1,257
West Homewood	$1,245
Castlehill - Gentilly Forest	$1,236
Devonshire Estates	$1,236
Southbury	$1,223
Chapel Hill	$1,219
Glen Iris	$1,219
Mountain Oaks	$1,203
River Oaks - Savannah Ridge	$1,154
Highland Park	$1,009
Echo Highlands	$970
Lynngate - Tal Heim	$963
Spring Lake	$869
Huffman	$861

Birmingham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Acton Park is 19% higher than in Cahaba Commons

$1,754

Acton Park rent is 30% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,754

$1,477

Cahaba Commons rent is 9% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,477

How Birmingham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Birmingham	$1,353
Huntsville	$1,235
Mobile	$1,152
Montgomery	$1,103
Hoover	$1,260
Tuscaloosa	$1,530
Madison	$1,360
Vestavia Hills	$1,541
Auburn	$1,942
Bessemer	$1,014
Decatur	$950
Homewood	$1,386
Pelham	$1,497
Gardendale	$1,364
Alabaster, AL	$1,350
Pell City, AL	$1,217
Hueytown, AL	$1,012
Moody, AL	$1,200
Center Point, AL	$878
Mountain Brook, AL	$2,050
Trussville, AL	$1,370

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.