What is the average apartment size in Irondale?

The average size for a Irondale, AL apartment is 1,275 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 Irondale?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Irondale is $1,708 per month, a 7.49% increase from last years average of $1,589.

What is the average apartment size in Irondale?

The typical apartment in Irondale offers about 1,275 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Irondale, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Irondale ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Irondale?

In Irondale, 39% of households rent while 61% 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 Irondale is $1,708, a 7.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,589.

One-bedroom apartments provide 895 square feet for $1,416, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,729 offer 1,358 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,669 sq ft) for $2,106, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Irondale, AL

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,708	1,275 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,416	895 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,729	1,358 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,106	1,669 sq. ft.

Irondale, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Irondale, AL have increased by 7.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,589 to $1,708.

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

The largest share of rentals in Irondale, AL (50%) 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 Irondale, AL?

2,455 or 39% of the households in Irondale, AL are renter-occupied while 3,872 or 61% are owner-occupied.

How Irondale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Irondale	$1,708
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
Homewood	$1,380
Hueytown, AL	$1,015
Center Point, AL	$855
Pell City	$1,228
Moody	$1,189
Gardendale, AL	$1,355
Pelham, AL	$1,522
Fultondale, AL	$1,161
Trussville, AL	$1,289

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 Irondale 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.