Average Rent in Montgomery, AL
10 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,431/mo
Cheapest
$858/mo
Properties
10
Units
29
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Montgomery, AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Montgomery, AL Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Adams Avenue Flats
500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
District 36 Lofts
36 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Printing Press Lofts
215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Bell Lofts
207 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Icehouse Lofts
10 E Jefferson St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Reserve at Billingsley
3501 Reserve Cir, Montgomery, AL 36116, USA
Midtown Row Apartments
2727 Boultier St, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams Avenue Flats 500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $858 | $858 | $1.47 | 4.5 (13) | 1 |
| 2 | District 36 Lofts 36 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $1,087 | $1,087 | $1.39 | 4.3 (12) | 1 |
| 3 | The Printing Press Lofts 215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $1,175 | $1,311 | $2.01 | 4.2 (21) | 7 |
| 4 | The Bell Lofts 207 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $1,277 | $1,511 | $1.75 | 4.2 (46) | 5 |
| 5 | The Icehouse Lofts 10 E Jefferson St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1.83 | 5 (2) | 1 |
| 6 | The Reserve at Billingsley 3501 Reserve Cir, Montgomery, AL 36116, USA | $1,349 | $1,535 | $1.31 | 4.6 (91) | 14 |
| 7 | Midtown Row Apartments 2727 Boultier St, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (24) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Adams Avenue Flats
4.5 (13)500 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
District 36 Lofts
4.3 (12)36 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Printing Press Lofts
4.2 (21)215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Bell Lofts
4.2 (46)207 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Icehouse Lofts
5 (2)10 E Jefferson St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
The Reserve at Billingsley
4.6 (91)3501 Reserve Cir, Montgomery, AL 36116, USA
Montgomery, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,431 per month, based on 29 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $858 at Adams Avenue Flats to $1,349 at The Reserve at Billingsley.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,279/mo | $858/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,613/mo | $1,559/mo | 12 |
| 3 Bed | $1,669/mo | $1,669/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Montgomery, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Montgomery, AL averages $1,279/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,613/mo. At the local median household income of $55,687, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Montgomery, AL at $1,059/mo. The current tracked market average runs 35% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Montgomery, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Montgomery, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,431/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($858/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Montgomery, AL is $55,687 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Montgomery, AL
Overall prices in Montgomery, AL runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.9, 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 Montgomery, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,431 |
| Utilities | $283 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $674 |
| Healthcare | $329 |
| Other goods and services | $526 |
| Estimated total | $3,752/mo |
Population
198,440
Median household income
$55,687
Census median rent
$1,059/mo
Rent as % of income
31.0%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
21 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.
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Nearby cities in Alabama
How Montgomery, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Montgomery, AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $1,380 | -4% | 12 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,201 | -16% | 10 |
| Huntsville, AL | $1,447 | +1% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Montgomery, AL?
The average rent in Montgomery, AL is $1,431 per month, based on 29 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Montgomery, AL?
The lowest available rent in Montgomery, AL starts at $858 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL average $1,279/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $858/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Montgomery, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Montgomery, AL average $1,613/mo. Units start from $1,559/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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