As of September 2026, the typical home in the Birmingham metro costs $260,710 and typical rent is $1,404/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 15 and a gross rental yield of 6.5%. Birmingham scores 63/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #64 of 174 tracked US rental markets.
The Birmingham metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 15 on a typical home value of $260,710 and typical rent of $1,404/month — a gross rental yield of 6.5% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | $260,710 |
| Typical rent (ZORI) | $1,404/mo |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 15 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.5% |
| Star Score | 63/100 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rank among tracked markets | #64 of 174 |
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National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:
| Scope | $/sq ft | Typical house |
|---|---|---|
| Paint & refresh (cosmetic light) | $15–25 | $21K–35K |
| Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths) | $25–45 | $35K–63K |
| Full renovation (systems + finishes) | $45–75 | $63K–105K |
| Gut / structural | $75–120 | $105K–168K |
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Birmingham scores 63/100 on the Star Score index (#64 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 6.5% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.
15 — the typical home value ($260,710) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,404/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.
With a typical home at $260,710 and rent of $1,404/month (6.5% gross yield), Birmingham suits the BRRRR strategy well: entry prices leave room to buy below market, renovate, and refinance without trapping capital.
Typical asking rent in the Birmingham metro is $1,404 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.