What is the average apartment size in Pelham?

The average size for a Pelham, AL apartment is 1,147 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 Pelham?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Pelham is $1,574 per month, a 2.82% increase from last year’s average of $1,531.

What is the average apartment size in Pelham?

The typical apartment in Pelham offers about 1,147 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pelham, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Pelham ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pelham?

In Pelham, 17% of households rent while 83% 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 Pelham is $1,574, a 2.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,531.

One-bedroom apartments provide 868 square feet for $1,470, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,563 offer 1,150 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,464 sq ft) for $1,722, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Pelham, AL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,574	1,147 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,470	868 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,563	1,150 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,722	1,464 sq. ft.

Pelham, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Pelham, AL have increased by 2.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,531 to $1,574.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pelham, AL (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Pelham, AL?

1,579 or 17% of the households in Pelham, AL are renter-occupied while 7,922 or 83% are owner-occupied.

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How Pelham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pelham	$1,574
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
Homewood, AL	$1,383
Bessemer, AL	$1,099
Alabaster, AL	$1,375
Moody, AL	$1,142

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 Pelham 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.