Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Anniston, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Anniston rent stands today
Anniston, AL rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $925/month. Renters are paying $143 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb from the trough of $825/month in May 2025 toward the recent peak of $975/month in September 2024.
Vs. national rents
Anniston rents run roughly half the national median, sitting 52.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Anniston as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Anniston rent for $450/month, 1-bedrooms for $698/month, and 2-bedrooms for $854/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,625/month. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters.
What you'll pay
Houses in Anniston have a median rent of $1,075/month, while apartments are lower at $825/month. This difference reflects rental costs by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Anniston
$925/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Anniston is $925 per month as of May 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Anniston
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Anniston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Anniston, AL
Average rent prices in Anniston have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Anniston, AL
Rent prices in Anniston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anniston is $825, whereas a house costs $1,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Anniston run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $450 |  13% | 136% | |
1 bedroom | $697 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $853 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,625 | 12% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Anniston, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $825 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $725 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,075 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$450
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
136%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$697
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$853
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Anniston, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$725
Houses
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Anniston, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Anniston, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Anniston and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Anniston
53%lower than the national median
58%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Anniston, AL is 12% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$825
$1,150
13%$1,295
2%$1,995
2%$1,495
9%$900
4%$1,200
3%$1,472
6%$1,025
1%$1,295
25%$1,200
9%$1,000
11%Cost of living in Anniston, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 40% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Anniston, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anniston
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Anniston
196 Phoenix Dr #196, Anniston, AL 36206
2 beds
1 bath
$697
House for rent
Available Apr 21
19h ago
Apartment for rent in Anniston
Willow Pointe, Anniston, AL 36206
2 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Anniston
1530 Warrior Rd #33, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
1.5 baths
$725
Condo for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anniston
308 Noble St #1, Anniston, AL 36201
Studio
0 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
1720 Leighton Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
143 Old Choccolocco Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2320 Coleman Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
1–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,070
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2320 Coleman Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
1–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,070
Apartment for rent
2d ago
143 Old Choccolocco Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3555 US Highway 78 East, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
2 baths
$1,010–$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
4d ago
House for rent in Anniston
51 Pelham Hts, Anniston, AL 36206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
3555 US Highway 78 East, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
2 baths
$1,010–$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
1h ago
1130 Christine Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Anniston
51 Pelham Hts, Anniston, AL 36206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
1003 Christine Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Anniston
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1512 Christine Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1414 Marguerite Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Anniston
51 Pelham Hts, Anniston, AL 36206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available May 1
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Frequently asked questions for Anniston, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Anniston rental market.
How much is rent in Anniston?
The average rent in Anniston is $925 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Anniston?
Average rent prices in Anniston have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Anniston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Anniston is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Anniston?
To comfortably afford rent in Anniston, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Anniston?
Anniston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $610 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $890 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 44% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 18% of monthly inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).