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Property Managers in Montgomery, AL

Compare top property management companies in Montgomery, AL. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

David Kahn & Company Real Estate
David Kahn
Montgomery, AL
Unverified
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Montgomery Homes
Stan Snyder
Montgomery, AL
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Treehouse Property Management
Yolanda Serritelli
Montgomery, AL
Unverified
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Rental market in Montgomery: below-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Montgomery run about 37% below the national average, a clear discount to the national norm. The numbers also show renters in 42.2% of homes and vacancy near 13.9%. The typical home is valued near $171,900, and the median household earns about $59,386 a year, with renters spending a median 32.2% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-36% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-37% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-32% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
32.2% Rent-to-income

People & households

42.2% Renter-occupied
226,718 Population
$59,386 Median household income

Housing stock

13.9% Vacancy rate
$171,900 Median home value
1979 Median year built
73.2% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -36% 3-bed -37% 4-bed -32%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 42.2% Owners 57.8%

In Montgomery, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 73.2% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 13.9%, 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.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Montgomery compare to the national average?

Measured against the U.S. average: two-bedroom -36%, three-bedroom -37%, four-bedroom -32%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Montgomery?

42.2% of homes are rented, not owned, across a population of 226,718. Vacancy runs near 13.9%.

Is Montgomery a good market for rental property?

This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. Renters make up 42.2% of households and vacancy sits near 13.9%. Three-bedroom rents run about 37% below the national average.

What do homes and incomes look like in Montgomery?

The median home is valued near $171,900. The median household income is about $59,386, and renters spend a median 32.2% of income on rent.

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. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).