Alabama

Rent in Alabama

Median Gross Rent

$1,007

Rent-to-Income Ratio

29.5%

Renter Share

29.8%

Median Renter Income

$38,294

Avg Household Size

2.3

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $789
1 Bedroom: $850
2 Bedrooms: $960
3 Bedrooms: $1,127
4 Bedrooms: $1,318
5+ Bedrooms: $1,312

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 44.4%
$1,000-$1,500: 30.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 10.4%
$2,000-$2,500: 3.1%
$2,500+: 1.4%
No Cash Rent: 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 24.0%
20-30% (moderate): 20.6%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.7%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 21.9%
Not Computed: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $79,108
Renter Households: $38,294

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 64.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 18.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 5.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.3%
$2,500+: 0.8%
No Cash Rent: 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources