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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, 321 zip codes, and 232 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Alabama is $1,384 which represents an increase of 2.54% 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 $1,780. The least expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is Tuskegee, AL MSA with an average rent of $816.

The most expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Winston County with an average rent of $4,191. 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 $3,155. 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 $3,372. 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 $1,384.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,257. 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 $1,344, showing a less expensive of -3% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,878. 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 July 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA$1,780
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA$1,716
Tuscaloosa, AL MSA$1,712
Enterprise-Ozark, AL MSA$1,428
Cullman, AL MSA$1,418
Albertville, AL MSA$1,417
Valley, AL MSA$1,380
Mobile, AL MSA$1,367
Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA$1,344
Huntsville, AL MSA$1,340

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Alexander City, AL MSA$1,065
Anniston-Oxford, AL MSA$1,062
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA$1,043
Decatur, AL MSA$1,027
Eufaula, AL-GA MSA$1,000
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL MSA$981
Scottsboro, AL MSA$945
AL NON MSA$846
Selma, AL MSA$826
Tuskegee, AL MSA$816

Counties in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Winston County$4,191
Shelby County$1,916
Baldwin County$1,777
Escambia County$1,762
Lee County$1,744
Tuscaloosa County$1,724
Autauga County$1,700
Elmore County$1,609
St. Clair County$1,593
Tallapoosa County$1,558

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Monroe County$806
Lawrence County$802
Conecuh County$795
Greene County$786
Covington County$785
Franklin County$775
Marengo County$768
Choctaw County$733
Fayette County$685
Lamar County$650

Zip Codes in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

35213$3,155
35503$3,013
35148$2,780
35223$2,716
35475$2,620
36549$2,600
36879$2,600
35203$2,578
35953$2,560
35242$2,558

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

35581$775
36521$750
36088$738
36732$735
35904$727
36904$716
35555$685
35592$650
35031$619
35672$500

Cities in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Mountain Brk, AL$3,372
Sumiton, AL$2,780
Lillian, AL$2,600
Ashville, AL$2,560
Titus, AL$2,550
Camp Hill, AL$2,500
Dauphin Island, AL$2,500
Pike Road, AL$2,444
Gurley, AL$2,281
Tallassee, AL$2,255

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Andalusia, AL$785
Phil Campbell, AL$775
Chunchula, AL$750
Tuskegee Institute, AL$738
Demopolis, AL$735
Butler, AL$716
Fayette, AL$685
Vernon, AL$650
Blountsville, AL$619
Town Creek, AL$500
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