What is the average apartment size in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

The average size for a Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL apartment is 916 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Birmingham?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Birmingham is $1,654 per month, a 1.22% increase from last years average of $1,635.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Birmingham?

In Downtown Birmingham, studios rent for $1,017 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,365 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,868 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,441 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Birmingham?

The typical apartment in Downtown Birmingham offers about 916 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Birmingham?

Studio apartments in Downtown Birmingham average 410 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 657 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,118 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,492 sq. ft.

Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Birmingham?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Birmingham ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Birmingham?

In Downtown Birmingham, 72% of households rent while 28% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Birmingham is $1,654, a 1.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,635.

Studio Apartments at $1,017 offer the most budget-friendly option with 410 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $1,365, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,868 offer 1,118 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,492 sq ft) for $2,441, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,654	916 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,017	410 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,365	657 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,868	1,118 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,441	1,492 sq. ft.

Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL have increased by 1.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,635 to $1,654.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL?

720 or 72% of the households in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL are renter-occupied while 276 or 28% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Birmingham?

Arlington - West End $741/month

Ensley Highlands $781/month

Huffman $857/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,362/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Birmingham?

Southside Birmingham $1,682/month

Acton Park $1,842/month

Cotswolds $1,874/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Birmingham, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cotswolds	$1,874
Acton Park	$1,842
Southside Birmingham	$1,682
Overton	$1,680
Crestwood South	$1,669
Downtown Birmingham	$1,654
Five Points South	$1,590
Huntington Parc	$1,581
Ross Bridge	$1,556
Crestline Holiday Gardens	$1,539
Oxmoor	$1,497
Hermitage - Woodland Village	$1,481
Cahaba Heights	$1,472
Cahaba Commons	$1,458
Forest Park	$1,436
Gables - Sterling Oaks	$1,347
Greystone	$1,332
Crestline	$1,291
Chase Lake	$1,270
West Homewood	$1,246
Devonshire Estates	$1,240
Castlehill - Gentilly Forest	$1,228
Southbury	$1,222
Chapel Hill	$1,220
Mountain Oaks	$1,216
Glen Iris	$1,202
River Oaks - Savannah Ridge	$1,173
Highland Park	$1,026
Lynngate - Tal Heim	$1,012
Echo Highlands	$956
Spring Lake	$862
Huffman	$857
Ensley Highlands	$781
Arlington - West End	$741

Birmingham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Birmingham is 10% lower than in Acton Park

$1,654

Downtown Birmingham rent is the same as Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,654

$1,842

Acton Park rent is 11% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,842

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Birmingham apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.