Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Elmore, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmore

$1,522/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmore is $1,522 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $402 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmore

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmore rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elmore, AL

Average rent prices in Elmore have increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Elmore, AL

Rent prices in Elmore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmore is $1,148, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmore run $1,148 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$430

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,094

5%

-

2 bedroom

$1,100

10%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,350

20%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,112

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$430

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,094

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,112

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Elmore and Brookwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elmore

Median rent price$1,522
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmore, AL is 5% lower than the median rent in Brookwood, AL.

Discover rentals in Elmore, AL

90 Guthrie Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmore

MANUFACTURED - Other - Elmore, AL

90 Guthrie Loop, Elmore, AL 36025

3 beds

2 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

123 Meadowview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elmore

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Elmore, AL

123 Meadowview Dr, Elmore, AL 36025

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Elmore, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Elmore rental market.

How much is rent in Elmore?

The average rent in Elmore is $1,522 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmore?

Average rent prices in Elmore have increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Elmore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmore is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $402 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elmore?

To comfortably afford rent in Elmore, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on 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).

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