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

The average size for a Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL apartment is 829 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 May / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Birmingham is $1,311 per month, a 6.08% decrease from last years average of $1,396.

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

In Downtown Birmingham, studios rent for $1,053 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,341 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,355 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 829 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 656 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,045 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 56% 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: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Birmingham is $1,311, a 6.08% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,396.

Studio Apartments at $1,053 offer the most budget-friendly option with 412 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 656 square feet for $1,341, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,355 offer 1,045 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: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,311	829 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,053	412 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,341	656 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,355	1,045 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 6.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,396 to $1,311.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (56%) 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 $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 Downtown 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 Downtown Birmingham is 30% lower than in Acton Park

$1,311

Downtown Birmingham rent is the same as Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,311

$1,879

Acton Park rent is 43% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,879

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.