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Property Managers in Birmingham, AL

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Golden Key
Matthew Whitaker
Birmingham, AL
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GK Houses
Matt Leavell
Birmingham, AL
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Rental market in Birmingham: rising rents

In Birmingham, Census median gross rent rose about 33.8% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The numbers also show three-bedroom rents about 22% below the U.S. average, renters in 18.6% of homes, and a population of 230,211, up 7.9% over five years. The typical home is valued near $326,100, and the median household earns about $97,961 a year, with renters spending a median 28.6% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-20% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-22% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-25% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+33.8% Rent trend, 5-yr
28.6% Rent-to-income

People & households

18.6% Renter-occupied
230,211 Population
+7.9% Population, 5-yr
$97,961 Median household income

Housing stock

5.6% Vacancy rate
$326,100 Median home value
1997 Median year built
81.8% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -20% 3-bed -22% 4-bed -25%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 18.6% Owners 81.4%

Day to day, property management in Birmingham usually means rent pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 81.8% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 5.6%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.6% as of August 2026. Review the managers listed and reach out for a quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Birmingham?

The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 33.8%.

How do rents in Birmingham compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom -20%, three-bedroom -22%, four-bedroom -25%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Birmingham a good market for rental property?

Rents here have risen in recent years, which can favor owners who buy at the right price. Renters make up 18.6% of households and vacancy sits near 5.6%. Three-bedroom rents run about 22% below the national average, and rents rose about 33.8% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Birmingham?

About 18.6% of homes are renter-occupied, and the population of 230,211 grew 7.9% over five years. Vacancy runs near 5.6%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).