Montgomery is the highest-scoring rental market in Alabama, with a Star Score of 85/100 and a gross yield of 7.8% on a typical home value of $212,437 (September 2026 data). 6 Alabama metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery | $212,437 | $1,383 | 7.8% | 85 |
| 2 | Mobile | $194,638 | $1,280 | 7.9% | 84 |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa | $238,644 | $1,668 | 8.4% | 80 |
| 4 | Birmingham | $260,710 | $1,404 | 6.5% | 63 |
| 5 | Huntsville | $313,528 | $1,387 | 5.3% | 45 |
| 6 | Daphne | $371,460 | $1,701 | 5.5% | 45 |