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Rent Prices in Alabaster, AL
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Alabama $1,007/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,210/mo
- Alabama $960/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.0%
- Alabama 48.8%
- Renter households
- 1,564
- Alabama 595,092
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | Not reported |
| 1 bedroom | $1,118/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,624/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,802/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income77054.0%
- Pay 50% or more of income27919.6%
The median renter household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,375/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster, AL | $1,372/mo | $1,118/mo | $1,210/mo | $1,624/mo | 54.0% |
| Shelby County | $1,401/mo | $1,270/mo | $1,344/mo | $1,598/mo | 47.1% |
| Alabama | $1,007/mo | $850/mo | $960/mo | $1,127/mo | 48.8% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Alabaster, AL?
- The median gross rent in Alabaster, AL is $1,372 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,210/mo.
- How does Alabaster compare with Alabama?
- The median rent in Alabaster is $1,372/mo, compared with $1,007/mo for Alabama as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates