Metro rent research
Read local rent trends, property strategies and acquisition downside analysis for each metro. Markets that span several states have one report.
- Birmingham metro · AL
Test whether paid summer room-months cover services, annual turns and first-year setup near UAB.
- Huntsville metro · AL
Price current collections separately from future stabilization and fund the monthly lease-up cash trough.
Alabama cities with rent data
| City | Median rent | Range | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $1,347 | $1,067 to $1,656 | 10 |
| Huntsville | $1,379 | $951 to $1,620 | 9 |
| Mobile | $1,283 | $1,003 to $1,582 | 9 |
| Montgomery | $1,275 | $994 to $1,471 | 9 |
| Tuscaloosa | $1,594 | $1,323 to $2,141 | 4 |
| Bessemer | $1,301 | $1,191 to $2,137 | 3 |
| Dothan | $1,213 | $1,047 to $1,319 | 3 |
| Madison | $1,513 | $1,281 to $1,650 | 3 |
| Phenix City | $1,416 | $1,135 to $1,455 | 3 |
Is Alabama a good place to buy a rental?
Rent is only half the equation. Compare it against local prices to see where the numbers actually work.