City

Average Rent in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham is a city in Alabama. It ranks #139 out of 232 for places to rent. Birmingham is in
the counties of
Jefferson County, Shelby County and
the metropolitan area of
Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Birmingham includes 27 zip codes, no sections, 59 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Birmingham is $1,195 which represents an increase of 0.75% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Birmingham to rent places is 35213 with an average rent of $3,050. The least expensive zip code in Birmingham to rent places is 35234 with an average rent of $952.

The most expensive neighborhood in Birmingham to rent places is Liberty Highlands with an average rent of $7,895. The least expensive neighborhood in Birmingham to rent places is Graymont with an average rent of $600.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Birmingham currently stands at $1,195.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 35205, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,062. This represents a difference of -11% when compared to Birmingham.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Alabama, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,382, showing a more expensive of +16% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +57% when compared to the rent in Birmingham.
$1,195
Birmingham
VS
$1,062
-11%
35205, zip
$1,382
+16%
AL, state
$1,877
+57%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Zip Codes in Birmingham, AL

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

35213$3,050
35203$2,666
35242$2,512
35210$2,114
35243$1,789
35068$1,780
35094$1,647
35233$1,525
35235$1,420
35222$1,293

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

35061$1,143
35215$1,125
35207$1,114
35228$1,109
35218$1,081
35206$1,070
35205$1,062
35217$1,046
35204$1,003
35234$952

Neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places