What is the average apartment size in Forestdale?

The average size for a Forestdale, AL apartment is 861 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 Forestdale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Forestdale is $886 per month, a 2.45% decrease from last year’s average of $908.

What is the average apartment size in Forestdale?

The typical apartment in Forestdale offers about 861 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Forestdale, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Forestdale ranges from to per month, with 77% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Forestdale?

In Forestdale, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Forestdale is $886, a 2.45% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $908.

One-bedroom apartments provide 626 square feet for $673, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $899 offer 896 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,142 sq ft) for $1,296, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Forestdale, AL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$886	861 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$673	626 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$899	896 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,296	1,142 sq. ft.

Forestdale, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Forestdale, AL have decreased by 2.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $908 to $886.

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

The largest share of rentals in Forestdale, AL (77%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Forestdale, AL?

1,108 or 29% of the households in Forestdale, AL are renter-occupied while 2,727 or 71% are owner-occupied.

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How Forestdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Forestdale	$886
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Hoover	$1,249
Birmingham	$1,354
Madison	$1,366
Huntsville	$1,251
Mobile	$1,154
Montgomery	$1,108
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Auburn	$1,852
Meadowbrook	$1,323

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 Forestdale 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.