Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Daphne, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Daphne rent stands today

    Daphne, AL rent rose 11.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,098/month. Renters are paying $236 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $2,085/month recorded in June 2026.

  • Daphne runs 10.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in a higher price tier despite a modest total rental inventory of 52 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $938/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,244/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,455/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,938/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger units, with 69.6% of rentals having 3 or more bedrooms.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses make up 72.6% of total rentals and rent for $2,195/month on average, while apartments account for 24.2% of rentals with a median rent of $1,400/month. This split shows the dominance of houses in Daphne's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Daphne

$2,097/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Daphne is $2,097 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $197 more per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Daphne

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Daphne rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Daphne, AL

Average rent prices in Daphne have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Daphne, AL

Rent prices in Daphne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Daphne is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Daphne run $1,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.

Listings

Studio

$937

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,243

7%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,455

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,937

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,250

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$937

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,243

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,455

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Daphne, 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 Daphne, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Daphne and Bay Minette by all bedroom counts and property types.

Daphne

Median rent price$2,097
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Daphne, AL is 5% higher than the median rent in Bay Minette, AL.

Discover rentals in Daphne, AL

200 Parma Dr #M4 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Townhouse for rent in Daphne

Residential Lease, Daphne, AL

200 Parma Dr #M4, Daphne, AL 36526

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

1703 Pollard Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Daphne

Residential Lease, Daphne, AL

1703 Pollard Rd, Daphne, AL 36526

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

232 Maplewood Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Daphne

House for rent

2310 Mcphillips Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Daphne

2310 McPhillips Drive - 1

2310 Mcphillips Dr #1, Daphne, AL 36526

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Aug 24

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Frequently asked questions for Daphne, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Daphne rental market.

How much is rent in Daphne?

The average rent in Daphne is $2,097 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Daphne?

Average rent prices in Daphne have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Daphne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Daphne is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $197 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Daphne?

To comfortably afford rent in Daphne, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Daphne, while June sees the highest prices with approximately 11.7% higher costs during the peak month. Searching in March rather than summer could result in meaningful savings on your monthly housing costs.

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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