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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, 55 counties, 7 congressional districts, 312 zip codes, and 220 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Alabama is $1,356 which represents a decrease of -0.08% 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 $1,692. The least expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is AL NON MSA with an average rent of $820.

The most expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Shelby County with an average rent of $1,765. The least expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Choctaw County with an average rent of $749.

The most expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 36555 with an average rent of $3,250. The least expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 35031 with an average rent of $597.

The most expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Magnolia Springs, AL with an average rent of $3,250. The least expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Blountsville, AL with an average rent of $597.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Alabama currently stands at $1,356.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,216. 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 $1,280, 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 $1,850. This constitutes a more expensive by +36% when compared to the rent in Alabama.
$1,356
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$1,216
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Jefferson, county
$1,280
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Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA, msa
$1,850
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA$1,692
Tuscaloosa, AL MSA$1,643
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA$1,620
Albertville, AL MSA$1,478
Enterprise-Ozark, AL MSA$1,422
Cullman, AL MSA$1,408
Montgomery, AL MSA$1,359
Huntsville, AL MSA$1,349
Mobile, AL MSA$1,326
Columbus, GA-AL MSA$1,288

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Alexander City, AL MSA$1,066
Eufaula, AL-GA MSA$1,062
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA$1,052
Gadsden, AL MSA$958
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL MSA$928
Scottsboro, AL MSA$915
Fort Payne, AL MSA$883
Selma, AL MSA$859
Tuskegee, AL MSA$846
AL NON MSA$820

Counties in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Shelby County$1,765
Baldwin County$1,699
Tuscaloosa County$1,644
Lee County$1,639
Autauga County$1,631
Hale County$1,614
Limestone County$1,583
St. Clair County$1,576
Elmore County$1,562
Winston County$1,518

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Bibb County$875
Cherokee County$856
Washington County$824
Lawrence County$806
Greene County$787
Monroe County$783
Marengo County$779
Conecuh County$755
Franklin County$750
Choctaw County$749

Zip Codes in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

36555$3,250
36879$2,710
35748$2,701
36549$2,550
35213$2,520
36528$2,500
36064$2,479
35242$2,475
35147$2,372
35186$2,367

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

35581$750
36732$749
35904$723
36904$716
35903$697
36250$695
36521$695
35672$650
35565$629
35031$597

Cities in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Magnolia Springs, AL$3,250
Gurley, AL$2,701
Mountain Brk, AL$2,634
Lillian, AL$2,550
Dauphin Island, AL$2,500
Pike Road, AL$2,479
Sterrett, AL$2,372
Wilsonville, AL$2,367
Brownsboro, AL$2,300
Elberta, AL$2,189

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Tuskegee Institute, AL$784
Monroeville, AL$783
Phil Campbell, AL$750
Demopolis, AL$749
Butler, AL$716
Alexandria, AL$695
Chunchula, AL$695
Town Creek, AL$650
Haleyville, AL$629
Blountsville, AL$597
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