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Average Rent in Alabama

Alabama is a state in United States. It ranks #40 out of 52 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Alabama, 53 counties, 7 congressional districts, 313 zip codes, and 222 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Alabama is $1,349 which represents a decrease of -1.2% 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 $1,710. The least expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is AL NON MSA with an average rent of $809.

The most expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Shelby County with an average rent of $1,721. The least expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Choctaw County with an average rent of $735.

The most expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 36850 with an average rent of $3,500. The least expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 35031 with an average rent of $625.

The most expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Camp Hill, AL with an average rent of $3,500. The least expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Blountsville, AL with an average rent of $625.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Alabama currently stands at $1,349.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,210. This represents a difference of -10% when compared to Alabama.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,271, showing a less expensive of -6% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +37% when compared to the rent in Alabama.
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$1,210
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$1,271
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA$1,710
Tuscaloosa, AL MSA$1,599
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA$1,588
Albertville, AL MSA$1,478
Enterprise-Ozark, AL MSA$1,415
Cullman, AL MSA$1,410
Montgomery, AL MSA$1,360
Huntsville, AL MSA$1,348
Mobile, AL MSA$1,313
Columbus, GA-AL MSA$1,292

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Anniston-Oxford, AL MSA$1,070
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA$1,057
Alexander City, AL MSA$1,039
Scottsboro, AL MSA$967
Gadsden, AL MSA$915
Fort Payne, AL MSA$914
Selma, AL MSA$913
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL MSA$910
Tuskegee, AL MSA$873
AL NON MSA$809

Counties in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Shelby County$1,721
Baldwin County$1,720
Autauga County$1,654
Lee County$1,603
Tuscaloosa County$1,600
Hale County$1,592
Elmore County$1,576
Limestone County$1,573
St. Clair County$1,561
Tallapoosa County$1,555

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Sumter County$892
Bibb County$884
Clarke County$872
Cherokee County$851
Lawrence County$825
Washington County$824
Conecuh County$766
Monroe County$764
Franklin County$750
Choctaw County$735

Zip Codes in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

36850$3,500
36555$3,250
36879$2,825
35748$2,718
36528$2,500
35147$2,494
35242$2,470
36549$2,461
36064$2,431
35213$2,324

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

35581$750
35672$740
35986$720
36904$716
35903$702
36006$700
36521$695
36323$650
35565$630
35031$625

Cities in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Camp Hill, AL$3,500
Magnolia Springs, AL$3,250
Gurley, AL$2,718
Mountain Brk, AL$2,583
Dauphin Island, AL$2,500
Sterrett, AL$2,494
Lillian, AL$2,461
Pike Road, AL$2,431
Brownsboro, AL$2,300
Elberta, AL$2,201

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Phil Campbell, AL$750
Joppa, AL$750
Town Creek, AL$740
Rainsville, AL$720
Butler, AL$716
Billingsley, AL$700
Chunchula, AL$695
Elba, AL$650
Haleyville, AL$630
Blountsville, AL$625
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