Census ACS 2023 · 70 cities
Cities in Alabama With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Alabama, McCalla Cdp has the highest median rent at $1,838. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Alabama, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 70 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vestavia Hills city | $1,455 | $494,500 | $129,171 |
| 2 | Valley city | $1,024 | $130,500 | $55,422 |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa city | $1,005 | $236,600 | $48,536 |
| 4 | Trussville city | $1,450 | $351,500 | $120,794 |
| 5 | Troy city | $943.00 | $214,100 | $47,595 |
| 6 | Tillmans Corner Cdp | $856.00 | $155,000 | $52,249 |
| 7 | Talladega city | $765.00 | $116,600 | $46,820 |
| 8 | Sylacauga city | $717.00 | $156,800 | $46,384 |
| 9 | Spanish Fort city | $1,246 | $314,000 | $101,574 |
| 10 | Selma city | $723.00 | $102,500 | $32,184 |
| 11 | Scottsboro city | $792.00 | $175,700 | $52,949 |
| 12 | Saraland city | $1,071 | $210,500 | $60,577 |
| 13 | Saks Cdp | $898.00 | $113,400 | $50,529 |
| 14 | Russellville city | $716.00 | $117,300 | $52,529 |
| 15 | Rainbow City city | $998.00 | $203,600 | $59,659 |
| 16 | Prichard city | $876.00 | $79,900 | $35,331 |
| 17 | Prattville city | $1,250 | $208,500 | $79,396 |
| 18 | Pike Road town | $1,615 | $375,000 | $121,687 |
| 19 | Phenix City city | $926.00 | $160,000 | $49,715 |
| 20 | Pell City city | $1,103 | $238,100 | $73,043 |
| 21 | Pelham city | $1,573 | $278,900 | $91,904 |
| 22 | Ozark city | $773.00 | $138,600 | $46,951 |
| 23 | Oxford city | $882.00 | $164,700 | $70,065 |
| 24 | Opelika city | $947.00 | $213,700 | $58,763 |
| 25 | Northport city | $954.00 | $258,800 | $77,781 |
| 26 | Muscle Shoals city | $939.00 | $198,300 | $70,927 |
| 27 | Mountain Brook city | $1,444 | $891,300 | $191,128 |
| 28 | Moody city | $1,463 | $222,500 | $86,389 |
| 29 | Montgomery city | $1,059 | $148,500 | $55,687 |
| 30 | Mobile city | $1,029 | $170,300 | $51,090 |
| 31 | Millbrook city | $1,035 | $193,600 | $64,522 |
| 32 | Meridianville Cdp | $983.00 | $271,800 | $93,030 |
| 33 | McCalla Cdp | $1,838 | $252,800 | $83,782 |
| 34 | Madison city | $1,375 | $367,900 | $131,436 |
| 35 | Leeds city | $945.00 | $220,400 | $71,672 |
| 36 | Jasper city | $722.00 | $208,000 | $66,250 |
| 37 | Jacksonville city | $794.00 | $179,600 | $47,146 |
| 38 | Irondale city | $1,177 | $250,000 | $71,240 |
| 39 | Huntsville city | $1,078 | $263,100 | $70,778 |
| 40 | Hueytown city | $1,276 | $142,900 | $62,362 |
| 41 | Hoover city | $1,404 | $391,300 | $107,822 |
| 42 | Homewood city | $1,457 | $502,300 | $108,386 |
| 43 | Helena city | $1,420 | $292,700 | $109,590 |
| 44 | Hartselle city | $751.00 | $192,200 | $67,863 |
| 45 | Gulf Shores city | $1,363 | $367,000 | $73,873 |
| 46 | Gardendale city | $1,151 | $234,900 | $81,215 |
| 47 | Gadsden city | $787.00 | $101,900 | $38,699 |
| 48 | Fort Payne city | $670.00 | $158,100 | $48,623 |
| 49 | Foley city | $1,169 | $260,100 | $67,346 |
| 50 | Florence city | $784.00 | $174,100 | $50,396 |
| 51 | Fairhope city | $1,637 | $406,500 | $86,509 |
| 52 | Eufaula city | $660.00 | $137,400 | $45,550 |
| 53 | Enterprise city | $1,058 | $198,500 | $68,306 |
| 54 | Dothan city | $912.00 | $186,600 | $55,052 |
| 55 | Decatur city | $861.00 | $190,500 | $59,831 |
| 56 | Daphne city | $1,337 | $309,700 | $86,479 |
| 57 | Cullman city | $921.00 | $215,200 | $63,704 |
| 58 | Clay city | $1,373 | $198,400 | $86,163 |
| 59 | Chelsea city | $1,456 | $339,400 | $110,056 |
| 60 | Center Point city | $1,161 | $130,200 | $52,401 |
| 61 | Calera city | $1,505 | $214,200 | $82,441 |
| 62 | Boaz city | $645.00 | $158,200 | $49,962 |
| 63 | Birmingham city | $1,047 | $138,600 | $44,376 |
| 64 | Bessemer city | $922.00 | $129,800 | $37,844 |
| 65 | Auburn city | $1,034 | $342,400 | $56,123 |
| 66 | Athens city | $834.00 | $253,700 | $65,000 |
| 67 | Anniston city | $777.00 | $141,600 | $44,806 |
| 68 | Alexander City city | $690.00 | $135,900 | $42,367 |
| 69 | Albertville city | $815.00 | $158,900 | $57,103 |
| 70 | Alabaster city | $1,375 | $242,600 | $90,163 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
McCalla Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Alabama by median rent, with a value of $1,838 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Alabama has 70 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Alabama.