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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Highland Park is $999 per month, a 2.07% decrease from last years average of $1,020.

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

In Highland Park, studios rent for $844 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,012 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,408 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 to per month, with 70% 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: April 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $999, a 2.07% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,020.

Studio Apartments at $844 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 $1,012, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,408 offer 938 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: April 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$999	647 sq. ft.
Studio	$844	497 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,012	671 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,408	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 decreased by 2.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,020 to $999.

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 (70%) fall between - 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?

Huffman $756/month

Arlington - West End $772/month

Ensley Highlands $804/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,363/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland Park?

Crestwood South $1,697/month

Acton Park $1,819/month

Cotswolds $1,913/month

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

Average Rent in Birmingham, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cotswolds	$1,913
Acton Park	$1,819
Crestwood South	$1,697
Southside Birmingham	$1,668
Overton	$1,661
Downtown Birmingham	$1,644
Huntington Parc	$1,584
Five Points South	$1,575
Ross Bridge	$1,575
Hermitage - Woodland Village	$1,553
Crestline Holiday Gardens	$1,503
Cahaba Commons	$1,494
Cahaba Heights	$1,475
Forest Park	$1,473
Oxmoor	$1,446
Gables - Sterling Oaks	$1,352
Castlehill - Gentilly Forest	$1,335
Greystone	$1,325
Chase Lake	$1,314
Crestline	$1,309
Devonshire Estates	$1,281
Mountain Oaks	$1,249
Glen Iris	$1,206
River Oaks - Savannah Ridge	$1,193
West Homewood	$1,190
Southbury	$1,189
Chapel Hill	$1,172
Lynngate - Tal Heim	$1,007
Highland Park	$999
Echo Highlands	$927
Spring Lake	$854
Ensley Highlands	$804
Arlington - West End	$772
Huffman	$756

Birmingham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland Park is 45% lower than in Acton Park

$999

Highland Park rent is the same as Birmingham average

Average Rent $999

$1,819

Acton Park rent is 82% higher than Birmingham average

Average Rent $1,819

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.