Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Alabama
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Alabama is Huntsville, where the median 1-bedroom asks $800/month, 16% below the statewide median of about $950. The most expensive is Tuscaloosa at $1,149/month.
Across the 6 Alabama cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $800 in Huntsville to $1,149 in Tuscaloosa, a gap of $349 a month. 3 of 6 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $950. The largest rental market, Birmingham (2,560 listings), has a median of $958, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Alabama
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $800 | $998 | 1,563 | -16% |
| 2 | Montgomery | $875 | $925 | 986 | -8% |
| 3 | Mobile | $897 | $1,125 | 811 | -6% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Alabama
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscaloosa | $1,149 | $1,200 | 763 | +21% |
| 2 | Birmingham | $958 | $959 | 2,560 | +1% |
| 3 | Auburn | $950 | $1,500 | 460 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Alabama?
- As of October 17, 2026, Huntsville has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Alabama cities we rank, at $800/month. Next are Montgomery ($875) and Mobile ($897).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Alabama?
- As of October 17, 2026, Tuscaloosa has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Alabama cities we rank, at $1,149/month, 21% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Alabama?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $950/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate