What is the average apartment size in Montgomery?

The average size for a Montgomery, AL apartment is 987 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 Montgomery?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Montgomery is $1,084 per month, a 0.26% decrease from last years average of $1,087.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, studios rent for $714 per month, one-bedroom units average $955 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,117 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,373 per month

What is the average apartment size in Montgomery?

The typical apartment in Montgomery offers about 987 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Montgomery?

Studio apartments in Montgomery average 413 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 779 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,060 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,348 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery include South - Woodley Square ($837/month), Rosemary ($922/month), and Woodmere Lakes ($1,031/month), all below the citywide average of $1,084.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery are Downtown Montgomery ($1,167/month), Hampstead ($1,511/month), and Eastchase ($1,551/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Montgomery, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Montgomery ranges from to per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Montgomery is $1,084, a 0.26% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,087.

Studio Apartments at $714 offer the most budget-friendly option with 413 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 779 square feet for $955, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,117 offer 1,060 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,348 sq ft) for $1,373, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Montgomery, AL

Last updated: May 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,084	987 sq. ft.
Studio	$714	413 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$955	779 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,117	1,060 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,373	1,348 sq. ft.

Montgomery, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Montgomery, AL have decreased by 0.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,087 to $1,084.

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

The largest share of rentals in Montgomery, AL (54%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Montgomery, AL?

37,052 or 46% of the households in Montgomery, AL are renter-occupied while 44,189 or 54% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Montgomery?

South - Woodley Square $837/month

Rosemary $922/month

Woodmere Lakes $1,031/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,084/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Montgomery?

Downtown Montgomery $1,167/month

Hampstead $1,511/month

Eastchase $1,551/month

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

Average Rent in Montgomery, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Eastchase	$1,551
Hampstead	$1,511
Downtown Montgomery	$1,167
Woodmere Lakes	$1,031
Rosemary	$922
South - Woodley Square	$837

Montgomery | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Montgomery is 25% lower than in Eastchase

$1,167

Downtown Montgomery rent is 8% higher than Montgomery average

Average Rent $1,167

$1,551

Eastchase rent is 43% higher than Montgomery average

Average Rent $1,551

How Montgomery Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Montgomery	$1,084
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,252
Madison	$1,360
Mobile	$1,181
Bessemer	$977
Tuscaloosa	$1,490
Hoover	$1,294
Vestavia Hills	$1,573
Auburn	$2,018
Homewood	$1,384
Prattville, AL	$1,457
Opelika, AL	$1,396

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 Montgomery 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.