← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Montgomery, AL, over the past three years
Rent in Montgomery, AL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,338
1-year change
+2.6%
3-year change
+13.2%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.1%
Rents in Montgomery rose +2.6%, 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 Montgomery, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,338 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,332 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,328 |
| May 2026 | $1,320 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,320 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,313 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,309 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,297 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,295 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,298 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,303 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,305 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,304 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,302 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,293 |
| May 2025 | $1,282 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,271 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,272 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,261 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,260 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,248 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,257 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,252 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,250 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,241 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,239 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,231 |
| May 2024 | $1,225 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,214 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,210 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,200 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,192 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,183 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,180 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,182 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,181 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,182 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,460 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,850 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36104 | $1,518 | – |
| 36106 | $1,353 | +2.9% |
| 36107 | $1,038 | −0.4% |
| 36109 | $1,322 | +0.6% |
| 36110 | $999 | – |
| 36111 | $1,183 | – |
| 36116 | $1,389 | +5.5% |
| 36117 | $1,446 | +3.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Montgomery
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Montgomery, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.4% to +5.5%.
- 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.