Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Birmingham is $1,461+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,801+. Rent rates updated 4 days ago

Studio: $1,173+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,461+
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2 Beds: $1,801+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $2,068+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Birmingham Rent Report: March 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Birmingham, AL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,115, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 0.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Birmingham rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Birmingham Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Birmingham ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Birmingham’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Birmingham renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received near-average scores."

Highland Park

What's it like to live in Highland Park?

Historic character defines Highland Park, where Birmingham's distinguished neighborhood offers architectural significance and mature landscaping minutes from downtown employment. The district features distinctive properties from Victorian mansions to Craftsman bungalows creating streetscapes increasingly valued beyond purely functional housing considerations. Highland Park's elevation provides both spectacular city views and natural cooling through hilltop positioning reducing air conditioning requirements increasingly valuable as energy costs continue affecting overall housing affordability calculations, while strategic positioning between both downtown Birmingham employment and Five Points South entertainment creates ideal convenience for professionals seeking sophisticated environments beyond purely practical considerations increasingly important as quality-of-life factors continue affecting housing decisions.

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Families
Retirees
Dog Owners
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Commuters

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Suburban
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Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, AL

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