← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Mobile, AL, over the past three years
Rent in Mobile, AL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,280
1-year change
+3.9%
3-year change
+10.1%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.3%
Rents in Mobile rose +3.9%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Mobile, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,280 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,282 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,278 |
| May 2026 | $1,274 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,267 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,264 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,256 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,251 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,250 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,246 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,245 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,238 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,232 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,232 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,239 |
| May 2025 | $1,241 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,236 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,219 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,210 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,200 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,194 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,190 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,195 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,204 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,210 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,208 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,203 |
| May 2024 | $1,194 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,185 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,184 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,176 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,173 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,168 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,177 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,179 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,175 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,163 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,770 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36602 | $1,456 | +7.5% |
| 36604 | $1,102 | +4.8% |
| 36605 | $1,217 | +4.1% |
| 36606 | $1,252 | +1.7% |
| 36608 | $1,367 | +5.0% |
| 36609 | $994 | +4.3% |
| 36619 | $1,650 | – |
| 36693 | $1,489 | +4.1% |
| 36695 | $1,483 | +5.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Mobile
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Mobile, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.7% to +7.5%.
- 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.