What is the average apartment size in Fairhope?

The average size for a Fairhope, AL apartment is 1,083 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 Fairhope?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fairhope is $1,558 per month, a 11.66% increase from last years average of $1,395.

What is the average apartment size in Fairhope?

The typical apartment in Fairhope offers about 1,083 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fairhope, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fairhope?

The typical rent budget in Fairhope ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fairhope?

In Fairhope, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fairhope is $1,558, a 11.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,395.

One-bedroom apartments provide 854 square feet for $1,352, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,608 offer 1,133 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,392 sq ft) for $1,817, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fairhope, AL

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,558	1,083 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,352	854 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,608	1,133 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,817	1,392 sq. ft.

Fairhope, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Fairhope, AL have increased by 11.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,395 to $1,558.

What's the typical rent budget in Fairhope, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Fairhope, AL (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fairhope, AL?

1,710 or 18% of the households in Fairhope, AL are renter-occupied while 7,605 or 82% are owner-occupied.

How Fairhope Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fairhope	$1,558
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,251
Madison	$1,347
Mobile	$1,167
Bessemer	$1,004
Montgomery	$1,094
Tuscaloosa	$1,485
Hoover	$1,287
Vestavia Hills	$1,538
Auburn	$1,874
Pensacola, FL	$1,460
Foley, AL	$1,507
Daphne, AL	$1,384
Gulf Shores, AL	$1,461
Ocean Springs, MS	$1,368
Orange Beach, AL	$1,763
Gautier, MS	$1,161
Milton, FL	$1,455
Pascagoula, MS	$993
Spanish Fort, AL	$1,592

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 Fairhope 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.