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Average Rent in Birmingham 35233 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Birmingham 35233, Birmingham, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,786/mo
▲ +22.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,085/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
37
available now
Birmingham 35233 vs Birmingham, AL Average
Birmingham 35233 is more expensive the Birmingham, AL average by $406/mo (29%). The citywide average is $1,380/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Birmingham 35233?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Birmingham 35233 is $1,786 per month across 2 apartment communities and 37 available units. Rents have increased $420 (22.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Foundry Yards starting at $1,085/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,338/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,674/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,095/mo.
Prices range from $1,085 to $2,985 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Birmingham 35233 Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Birmingham 35233
Rent Prices by Apartment in Birmingham 35233
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Yards | $1,085/mo | $1,429/mo | 22 | 4.1 |
| The Palmer Parkside Apartments | $1,858/mo | $2,308/mo | 15 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Birmingham 35233 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Birmingham 35233
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,786/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,085/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Birmingham 35233 is $44,376 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Birmingham 35233
Overall prices in Birmingham 35233 runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Birmingham 35233's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,786 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $4,273/mo |
Population
199,322
Median household income
$44,376
Census median rent
$1,047/mo
Rent as % of income
33.4%
Median age
35.9
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Birmingham 35233 Apartments
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