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Rental Market Trends in Alabama

$1,046/month

Average Rent

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

-$2

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 8th

Least Expensive Rent by State

26,765

Available Rentals

Florence, AL

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Alabama?

As of January 2026, the average rent in Alabama is $1,046/month. When you rent an apartment in Alabama, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $890 per month for a studio, $1,046 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,202 for a two-bedroom apartment in Alabama. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,512 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$890/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,046/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,202/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,512/month
1,349 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Alabama?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Alabama to live are Florence, Gadsden and Decatur.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Florence
$610/month
704 Sq Ft
Gadsden
$782/month
636 Sq Ft
Decatur
$785/month
623 Sq Ft
Montgomery
$902/month
756 Sq Ft
Dothan
$920/month
643 Sq Ft
Tuscaloosa
$980/month
691 Sq Ft
Northport
$985/month
703 Sq Ft
Mobile
$999/month
709 Sq Ft
Phenix City
$1,016/month
799 Sq Ft
Huntsville
$1,052/month
739 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Alabama?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Alabama to live are Prattville, Opelika and Vestavia Hills.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prattville
$1,321/month
807 Sq Ft
Opelika
$1,296/month
595 Sq Ft
Vestavia Hills
$1,234/month
812 Sq Ft
Alabaster
$1,203/month
829 Sq Ft
Birmingham
$1,180/month
743 Sq Ft
Madison
$1,105/month
794 Sq Ft
Hoover
$1,071/month
823 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,055/month
646 Sq Ft
Huntsville
$1,052/month
739 Sq Ft
Phenix City
$1,016/month
799 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Alabama

26,765 Available Apartments for Rent

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