Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Calera, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Calera, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,625/month. Renters are paying $30 more per month on average than last year, a modest increase in a market that recently peaked at $1,754/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Calera is 14.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals (50) dominated by houses.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,875/month in Calera. The 1-bedroom segment rents less than the citywide median.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Calera fell 26.5% year over year, diverging from the broadly flat citywide trend. This decline contrasts with other bedroom tiers and indicates a specific market softness for smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Calera
$1,625/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Calera is $1,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calera
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Calera rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Calera, AL
Average rent prices in Calera have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Calera, AL
Rent prices in Calera vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Calera is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Calera run $1,407 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $900 | No Change |  27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 6% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,875 | 2% | No Change |
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 Calera, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,625 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,577 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
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 Calera, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Condos
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,577
The table above reflects average rent prices in Calera, 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 Calera, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Calera and Alabaster by all bedroom counts and property types.
Calera
14%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Calera, AL is 6% lower than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,725
6%$975
10%$2,095
5%$1,295
13%$1,895
2%$1,175
$1,295
$1,212
15%$1,222
5%$1,700
7%$1,500
18%$1,800
6%Discover rentals in Calera, AL
4d ago
Condo for rent in Calera
1960 22nd Ave #4, Calera, AL 35040
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Calera
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,346
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calera
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
Price dropped $47Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calera
3 beds
3 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calera
458 Highway 306, Calera, AL 35040
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calera
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calera
138 Daventry Dr, Calera, AL 35040
3 beds
2 baths
$1,781
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Calera
672 Waterford Ln, Calera, AL 35040
3 beds
2 baths
$1,770
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Price dropped $205Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,590
Price dropped $105Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Calera
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Calera
975 Mcallister Dr #1, Calera, AL 35040
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,551
Price dropped $175Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,590
Price dropped $105Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Price dropped $205Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,671
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Price dropped $205Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,590
Price dropped $105Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,671
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,071
Price dropped $295Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 30
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Frequently asked questions for Calera, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Calera rental market.
How much is rent in Calera?
The average rent in Calera is $1,625 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Calera?
Average rent prices in Calera have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Calera rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Calera is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Calera?
To comfortably afford rent in Calera, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Calera?
November sees the lowest rent in Calera, with approximately 5.6% difference between peak and off-peak months. If you're searching for a new apartment, considering November might result in lower prices compared to May, which has the highest rent.
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).