What is the average apartment size in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

The average size for a Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL apartment is 910 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 Downtown Birmingham?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Birmingham is $1,573 per month, a 4.09% decrease from last years average of $1,640.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Birmingham?

In Downtown Birmingham, studios rent for $1,032 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,375 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,705 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,300 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Birmingham?

The typical apartment in Downtown Birmingham offers about 910 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Birmingham?

Studio apartments in Downtown Birmingham average 412 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 657 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,116 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,426 sq. ft.

Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Downtown Birmingham ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Birmingham?

In Downtown Birmingham, 70% of households rent while 30% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Birmingham is $1,573, a 4.09% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,640.

Studio Apartments at $1,032 offer the most budget-friendly option with 412 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $1,375, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,705 offer 1,116 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,426 sq ft) for $2,300, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,573	910 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,032	412 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,375	657 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,705	1,116 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,300	1,426 sq. ft.

Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL have decreased by 4.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,640 to $1,573.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (42%) 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 Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

700 or 70% of the households in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL are renter-occupied while 295 or 30% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Birmingham?

Huffman $758/month

Ensley Highlands $807/month

Spring Lake $846/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,362/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Birmingham?

Overton $1,674/month

Acton Park $1,878/month

Cotswolds $1,964/month

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

Average Rent in Birmingham, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cotswolds	$1,964
Acton Park	$1,878
Overton	$1,674
Southside Birmingham	$1,674
Huntington Parc	$1,601
Ross Bridge	$1,588
Five Points South	$1,584
Downtown Birmingham	$1,573
Hermitage - Woodland Village	$1,532
Crestline Holiday Gardens	$1,528
Cahaba Commons	$1,486
Forest Park	$1,478
Cahaba Heights	$1,470
Oxmoor	$1,456
Gables - Sterling Oaks	$1,358
Castlehill - Gentilly Forest	$1,339
Greystone	$1,329
Devonshire Estates	$1,304
Crestline	$1,302
Mountain Oaks	$1,278
Chase Lake	$1,275
Chapel Hill	$1,210
Glen Iris	$1,210
Southbury	$1,203
West Homewood	$1,191
River Oaks - Savannah Ridge	$1,185
Lynngate - Tal Heim	$1,023
Highland Park	$988
Echo Highlands	$913
Spring Lake	$846
Ensley Highlands	$807
Huffman	$758

Birmingham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Birmingham is 16% lower than in Acton Park

$1,573

Downtown Birmingham rent is the same as Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,573

$1,878

Acton Park rent is 19% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,878

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 Downtown 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.