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Average Rent in Alabama

Alabama is a state in United States. It ranks #40 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Alabama, 59 counties, 7 congressional districts, 326 zip codes, and 235 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Alabama is $1,388 which represents an increase of 2.5% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA with an average rent of $1,797. The least expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is Selma, AL MSA with an average rent of $824.

The most expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Winston County with an average rent of $3,986. The least expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Lamar County with an average rent of $650.

The most expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 35213 with an average rent of $2,973. The least expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 35672 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Mountain Brk, AL with an average rent of $3,275. The least expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Town Creek, AL with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Alabama currently stands at $1,388.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,267. This represents a difference of -9% when compared to Alabama.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,359, showing a less expensive of -2% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +36% when compared to the rent in Alabama.
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA$1,797
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA$1,728
Tuscaloosa, AL MSA$1,704
Enterprise-Ozark, AL MSA$1,452
Cullman, AL MSA$1,420
Albertville, AL MSA$1,416
Mobile, AL MSA$1,383
Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA$1,359
Valley, AL MSA$1,348
Huntsville, AL MSA$1,332

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Anniston-Oxford, AL MSA$1,069
Alexander City, AL MSA$1,061
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA$1,055
Decatur, AL MSA$1,028
Eufaula, AL-GA MSA$1,000
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL MSA$990
Scottsboro, AL MSA$971
AL NON MSA$844
Tuskegee, AL MSA$824
Selma, AL MSA$824

Counties in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Winston County$3,986
Shelby County$1,922
Baldwin County$1,796
Lee County$1,757
Autauga County$1,720
Tuscaloosa County$1,716
Escambia County$1,669
Tallapoosa County$1,655
St. Clair County$1,598
Elmore County$1,582

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lawrence County$806
Covington County$804
Conecuh County$795
Monroe County$792
Greene County$785
Franklin County$775
Marengo County$762
Choctaw County$716
Fayette County$685
Lamar County$650

Zip Codes in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

35213$2,973
35503$2,952
35148$2,780
35242$2,671
35475$2,661
35953$2,600
36549$2,600
35223$2,585
36080$2,550
36528$2,500

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

36521$750
36874$735
36871$729
36088$728
36732$722
36904$716
35555$685
35592$650
35031$642
35672$500

Cities in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Mountain Brk, AL$3,275
Sumiton, AL$2,780
Ashville, AL$2,600
Lillian, AL$2,600
Titus, AL$2,550
Camp Hill, AL$2,500
Dauphin Island, AL$2,500
Pike Road, AL$2,434
Dadeville, AL$2,269
Laceys Spring, AL$2,227

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Chunchula, AL$750
Salem, AL$735
Pittsview, AL$729
Tuskegee Institute, AL$728
Demopolis, AL$722
Butler, AL$716
Fayette, AL$685
Vernon, AL$650
Blountsville, AL$642
Town Creek, AL$500
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