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Average Rent in Alabama

Alabama is a state in United States. It ranks #40 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Alabama, 56 counties, 7 congressional districts, 315 zip codes, and 226 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Alabama is $1,367 which represents an increase of 1.06% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA with an average rent of $1,699. The least expensive metropolitan area in Alabama to rent places is Tuskegee, AL MSA with an average rent of $823.

The most expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Winston County with an average rent of $2,427. The least expensive county in Alabama to rent places is Choctaw County with an average rent of $749.

The most expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 35213 with an average rent of $2,784. The least expensive zip code in Alabama to rent places is 35672 with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Mountain Brk, AL with an average rent of $2,722. The least expensive city in Alabama to rent places is Town Creek, AL with an average rent of $550.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Alabama currently stands at $1,367.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,231. This represents a difference of -10% when compared to Alabama.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,300, showing a less expensive of -5% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,861. This constitutes a more expensive by +36% when compared to the rent in Alabama.
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 7 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA$1,699
Tuscaloosa, AL MSA$1,695
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA$1,648
Albertville, AL MSA$1,461
Enterprise-Ozark, AL MSA$1,429
Cullman, AL MSA$1,396
Huntsville, AL MSA$1,347
Mobile, AL MSA$1,342
Montgomery, AL MSA$1,341
Valley, AL MSA$1,332

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Anniston-Oxford, AL MSA$1,062
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA$1,039
Gadsden, AL MSA$1,013
Eufaula, AL-GA MSA$1,000
Fort Payne, AL MSA$971
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL MSA$959
Scottsboro, AL MSA$878
Selma, AL MSA$843
AL NON MSA$837
Tuskegee, AL MSA$823

Counties in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Winston County$2,427
Shelby County$1,821
Baldwin County$1,700
Tuscaloosa County$1,697
Lee County$1,672
Autauga County$1,613
Elmore County$1,597
St. Clair County$1,584
Escambia County$1,564
Hale County$1,558

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Sumter County$871
Cherokee County$863
Monroe County$828
Washington County$824
Lawrence County$802
Greene County$785
Marengo County$773
Conecuh County$762
Franklin County$750
Choctaw County$749

Zip Codes in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

35213$2,784
36879$2,640
35503$2,615
36549$2,577
36528$2,500
35242$2,468
36064$2,465
35475$2,398
35223$2,391
35226$2,385

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

35903$769
35581$750
36521$750
36732$743
36088$739
36904$716
35904$711
35565$628
35031$618
35672$550

Cities in Alabama

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Mountain Brk, AL$2,722
Lillian, AL$2,577
Dauphin Island, AL$2,500
Pike Road, AL$2,465
Sterrett, AL$2,310
Gurley, AL$2,299
Wilsonville, AL$2,295
Brownsboro, AL$2,240
Laceys Spring, AL$2,200
Elberta, AL$2,174

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lenox, AL$795
Eutaw, AL$785
Phil Campbell, AL$750
Chunchula, AL$750
Demopolis, AL$743
Tuskegee Institute, AL$739
Butler, AL$716
Haleyville, AL$628
Blountsville, AL$618
Town Creek, AL$550
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