What is the average apartment size in Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL?

The average size for a Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL apartment is 647 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 Highland Park?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Highland Park is $1,026 per month, a 1.38% increase from last years average of $1,012.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, studios rent for $842 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,061 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,387 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Highland Park?

The typical apartment in Highland Park offers about 647 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Highland Park?

Studio apartments in Highland Park average 497 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 671 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 938 sq. ft.

Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Highland Park?

The typical rent budget in Highland Park ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $1,026, a 1.38% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,012.

Studio Apartments at $842 offer the most budget-friendly option with 497 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 671 square feet for $1,061, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,387 offer 938 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,026	647 sq. ft.
Studio	$842	497 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,061	671 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,387	938 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL have increased by 1.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,012 to $1,026.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL (52%) 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 Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL?

939 or 69% of the households in Highland Park, Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL are renter-occupied while 426 or 31% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Highland Park?

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 Highland Park?

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 Highland Park is 44% lower than in Acton Park

$1,026

Highland Park rent is the same as Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,026

$1,842

Acton Park rent is 80% 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 Highland Park 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.