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Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Calera, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Calera rent stands today
Calera, AL rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,698/month. Renters today are paying $71 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $1,754/month from May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Calera sits 12.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in a moderately priced tier compared to the broader national rental landscape.
Price ranges
Studios in Calera rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,275/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,630/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,898/month.
What you'll pay
Houses make up 90.7% of total rentals in Calera, renting for $1,700/month on average. Apartments represent 4.7% of rentals, with a median rent of $1,300/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Calera
$1,697/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Calera is $1,697 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $252 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calera
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Calera rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Calera, AL
Average rent prices in Calera have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Calera run $1,049 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $900 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 10% |  11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,630 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,897 | 2% | 3% |
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 | $1,300 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $900 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,630
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
$1,300
Condos
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
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
13%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Calera, AL is 3% lower than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.
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15%Discover rentals in Calera, AL
10h ago
Condo for rent in Calera
2150 20th St #5, Calera, AL 35040
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
10h ago
House for rent in Calera
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
House for rent
Available Jun 5
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
House for rent in Calera
1925 2nd Ave, Calera, AL 35040
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,490
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,445
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,235
House for rent
Available Aug 18
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,205
$2,015
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,970
House for rent
Available Aug 30
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,730
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,510
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,720
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,810
House for rent
Available Aug 18
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$1,785
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,720
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,830
$1,705
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,730
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,510
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,830
$1,705
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,205
$2,015
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
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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 $1,697 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Calera?
Average rent prices in Calera have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $252 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).