Average Rent in Alabama by City and ZIP (2026)
Across 132 Alabama ZIP codes with data, typical asking rent runs from $807 to $2,439, with a statewide median of $1,431. Data as of June 2026.
Alabama cities with rent data
| City | Median rent | Range | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $1,391 | $1,007 to $1,617 | 11 |
| Huntsville | $1,359 | $1,114 to $1,673 | 10 |
| Montgomery | $1,291 | $1,004 to $1,458 | 9 |
| Mobile | $1,338 | $1,018 to $1,693 | 8 |
| Tuscaloosa | $1,452 | $1,269 to $1,587 | 4 |
| Bessemer | $1,233 | $1,156 to $1,976 | 3 |
| Dothan | $1,224 | $1,137 to $1,252 | 3 |
| Madison | $1,425 | $1,318 to $1,696 | 3 |
| Phenix City | $1,436 | $1,282 to $1,765 | 3 |
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