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Alabama Apartments Still Offer Value | Birmingham News
Your rent money’s buying less space than it used to—especially in major cities—but Alabama’s metros still hold their own. Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville saw drops in square footage for a $1,500 rent, with Birmingham losing 32 sq ft to land at 1,083. Yet they still rank 27th, 21st, and 16th nationally for space per dollar, letting you snag 2- or even 3-bedroom units. Meanwhile, McAllen, TX, leads with over 1,300 sq ft for $1,500, while Manhattan’s 210 sq ft tops the list for worst value. Data from March 2026 across 200 cities shows inflation’s bite, but smart renters can still find…
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