Zip codes with the fastest growing rent in Birmingham

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March 24, 2021
Updated on March 25, 2021
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Zip codes with the fastest growing rent in Birmingham

Since the start of the 21st century and prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the cost of rent has skyrocketed across America. Every state in the nation saw a spike in the cost of apartments and other residential rentals. Places like Washington D.C., California, and Hawaii have seen rent prices more than double over the past two decades.

While the reasons for rent hikes may vary by locality, one of the major factors for higher costs is the overall decline in homeownership, which hit a peak of 66% in 2000. That, in turn, has led to more Americans turning to rentals, ultimately pushing up the amount landlords can charge. The problem is exacerbated by a shortage of construction workers, which makes it difficult for developers to boost the supply of available housing.

The coronavirus pandemic threw rental properties for a proverbial loop. The Census Bureau in April 2020 launched a Household Pulse Survey providing weekly updates on how individuals and families have been affected during the pandemic. Data show ongoing difficulties in finding work, affording food, and paying the rent. Meanwhile, the pandemic has created a "seesaw effect" on rent, with rental rates in the most expensive U.S. cities dropping while rental rates have gone up in historically less expensive areas.

Stacker compiled a list of zip codes with the fastest growing rent in Birmingham, AL metro using data from Zillow. Zip codes are ranked by the change in Zillow Observed Rent Index for all homes and apartments over the last year as of January 2021. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

#5. 35215 (Birmingham)

- 1 year rent change: +3.4%
- 5 year rent change: +11.2%
- Typical rent: $991
--- 16.4% less than typical rent in Birmingham, AL metro

- Pictured (for rent): 600 Earline Cir, Birmingham 35215 ($650)

#4. 35040 (Calera)

- 1 year rent change: +4.4%
- 5 year rent change: +13.5%
- Typical rent: $1,322
--- 11.5% above typical rent in Birmingham, AL metro

- Pictured (for rent): 203 Shiloh Creek Dr, Calera 35040 ($839)

#3. 35124 (Pelham)

- 1 year rent change: +4.5%
- 5 year rent change: +16.3%
- Typical rent: $1,242
--- 4.7% above typical rent in Birmingham, AL metro

- Pictured (for rent): 100 Huntley Apartment Dr, Pelham 35124 ($1,465)

#2. 35235 (Birmingham)

- 1 year rent change: +6.1%
- 5 year rent change: +18.2%
- Typical rent: $1,151
--- 3.0% less than typical rent in Birmingham, AL metro

- Pictured (for rent): 540 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham 35235 ($1,025)

#1. 35205 (Birmingham)

- 1 year rent change: +6.2%
- 5 year rent change: +23.4%
- Typical rent: $1,077
--- 9.2% less than typical rent in Birmingham, AL metro

- Pictured (for rent): 1200 18th Ave S, Birmingham 35205 ($850)

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