← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Birmingham, AL, over the past three years
Rent in Birmingham, AL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,322
1-year change
+1.5%
3-year change
+5.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.0%
Rents in Birmingham rose +1.5%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.5% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Birmingham, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,322 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,311 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,313 |
| May 2026 | $1,311 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,316 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,305 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,304 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,300 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,299 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,295 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,291 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,295 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,303 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,305 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,305 |
| May 2025 | $1,298 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,297 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,292 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,292 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,282 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,285 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,285 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,293 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,289 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,285 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,276 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,267 |
| May 2024 | $1,260 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,259 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,257 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,249 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,243 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,236 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,240 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,240 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,252 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,255 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,070 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,830 |
City typical rent × AL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 35203 | $1,469 | – |
| 35205 | $1,049 | +1.7% |
| 35206 | $1,138 | +3.9% |
| 35208 | $1,166 | +4.0% |
| 35211 | $1,379 | −2.0% |
| 35218 | $1,027 | – |
| 35222 | $1,454 | +2.4% |
| 35233 | $1,633 | +6.3% |
| 35235 | $1,414 | +3.8% |
| 35242 | $1,579 | +1.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Birmingham
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Birmingham, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.0% to +6.3%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.