Housing in Montgomery County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Montgomery County averages $1,092/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Alabama median of $1,007 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Montgomery County FMR Area are $937 for a studio, $948 for 1‑bedroom, $1,107 for 2‑bedroom, $1,421 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,675 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $15 increase for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County shows a 1% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Montgomery County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Cecil

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County
State
Miles
Montgomery
AL
0.0
Autauga
AL
10.2
Montgomery
AL
11.4
Montgomery
AL
12.7
Autauga
AL
17.8
Montgomery
AL
19.8
Lowndes
AL
20.5
Montgomery
AL
21.4
Lowndes
AL
22.4
Montgomery
AL
23.0
Lowndes
AL
23.7
Autauga
AL
24.1
Autauga
AL
24.5
Montgomery
AL
25.3
Montgomery
AL
26.6
Montgomery
AL
26.8
Autauga
AL
28.9
Lowndes
AL
30.4
Autauga
AL
31.0

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