Rent in Alabaster, AL
Across Alabaster's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,254 a month, with figures from $973–$1,540. The highest typical rent is in 35007 ($1,356) and the lowest in 35114 ($1,152). Owner-occupied homes in Shelby County pay about 0.44% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,140–$1,320 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,242 | $1,118–$1,410 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,254 | $973–$1,540 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,736 | $1,670–$1,930 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,888 | $1,622–$2,170 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Alabaster ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Alabaster, AL?
- About $1,254 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $973–$1,540. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Alabaster, AL?
- About $1,242 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,118–$1,410. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Alabaster, AL?
- About $1,736 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,670–$1,930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Alabaster, AL?
- About $1,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,140–$1,320. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Alabaster, AL?
- About $1,888 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,622–$2,170. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Alabaster ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 35007 has the highest typical rent at $1,356 a month, and 35114 the lowest at $1,152.
- What is the property tax rate in Alabaster, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Shelby County pay a typical 0.44% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Alabaster rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).