Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Calera, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Calera

$1,695/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Calera is $1,695 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Calera

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Calera rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Calera, AL

Average rent prices in Calera have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,094, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Calera run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$950

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,445

6%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,599

11%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,799

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Calera, AL is equal to the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

Discover rentals in Calera, AL

2150 20th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Calera

2150 20th St #2, Calera, AL 35040

2 beds

1 bath

$750

$710

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jun 12

120 Creek Run Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Calera

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

$1,345

Price drop

House for rent

161 Mayfair Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Calera

House for rent

127 Renwick Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,575

$1,490

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 18

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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 $1,695 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Calera?

Average rent prices in Calera have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Calera rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Calera is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Calera?

Calera's 2025 rental market shows 2-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month. 1-bedroom apartments saw sharp declines in availability during this period, making current pricing data unavailable for this unit type.

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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