Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Anniston, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Anniston

$893/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Anniston is $893 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,056 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anniston

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Anniston rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Anniston, AL

Average rent prices in Anniston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $775, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Anniston run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$450

11%

-

1 bedroom

$650

4%

11%

2 bedroom

$841

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,100

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,800

12%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$841

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

49%

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

Median rent price$893
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,037
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Anniston, AL is 14% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

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 & Services9% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health17% lower
Housing42% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities6% higher

Discover rentals in Anniston, AL

1415 Christine Ave #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anniston

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Springhill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Springhill Apartments

4003 Dix St, Anniston, AL 36201

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

2001 Walnut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Anniston

House for rent

1415 Christine Ave #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anniston

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

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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 $893 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anniston?

Average rent prices in Anniston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Anniston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anniston is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,056 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 $36,000/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).

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