Last updated on November 12, 2026

Average rent in
Gadsden, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Gadsden

$895/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gadsden is $895 per month as of November 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,005 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gadsden

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gadsden rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gadsden, AL

Average rent prices in Gadsden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Gadsden, AL

Rent prices in Gadsden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gadsden is $737, whereas a house costs $1,072. 1-bedroom apartments in Gadsden run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $815.

Listings

Studio

$864

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$750

17%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,050

14%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,600

6%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$864

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

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 Gadsden, AL.

Apartments

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

Houses

Average rent

$1,072

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

5%

Rooms

Average rent

$639

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

Compare median rent prices in Gadsden and Albertville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gadsden

Median rent price$895
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$795
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gadsden, AL is 13% higher than the median rent in Albertville, AL.

Discover rentals in Gadsden, AL

1315 Alabama St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gadsden

2/1

1315 Alabama St, Gadsden, AL 35901

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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.
College Heights - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

College Heights

523 503-524 Newman Lane & 1715-1723 Springrock St., Gadsden, AL 35903

3 beds

2 baths

$695

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.
3513 Forrest Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gadsden

3513 Forrest Avenue - 1

3513 Forrest Ave #1, Gadsden, AL 35904

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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.
511 Newman Ln #354 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gadsden

College Heights - #354

511 Newman Ln #354, Gadsden, AL 35903

3 beds

2 baths

$695

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.
519 Broad St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gadsden

#509: 519 Broad Street - 1

519 Broad St #1, Gadsden, AL 35901

Studio

0 baths

$3,500

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.
172 Brasher Drive172 Brasher Drive #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gadsden

172 Brasher Drive Gadsden - 1

172 Brasher Drive172 Brasher Drive #1, Gadsden, AL 35904

4 beds

3 baths

$2,850

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.
108 Kenneth St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Gadsden

108 Kenneth St, Gadsden, AL 35904

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

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.
745 Walnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

745 Walnut Street

745 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Studio

1 bath

$723–$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.
Chateau Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Chateau Apartments

403 S 6th St, Gadsden, AL 35901

1 bed

1 bath

$799

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.
2839 Cambron St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gadsden

2839 Cambron Street - 1

2839 Cambron St #1, Gadsden, AL 35904

3 beds

1 bath

$1,525

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.
842 and 846 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

842 and 846 Chestnut St

842 842 and 846 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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.
3718 California St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

3718 California St.

3718 California Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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.
College Heights - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

College Heights

523 503-524 Newman Lane & 1715-1723 Springrock St., Gadsden, AL 35903

3 beds

2 baths

$695

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.
745 Walnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

745 Walnut Street

745 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Studio

1 bath

$723–$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.
500 Padenreich Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gadsden

2 beds

2 baths

$850

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
842 and 846 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

842 and 846 Chestnut St

842 842 and 846 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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.
1107 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gadsden

3 beds

2 baths

$1,095

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.
188 - G1- Downtown Villa - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

188 - G1- Downtown Villa

230 S 6th St, Gadsden, AL 35901

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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.
745 Walnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

745 Walnut Street

745 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Studio

1 bath

$723–$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.
30 W Tuscaloosa Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Gadsden

RENTAL, 1 Story, GADSDEN, AL

30 W Tuscaloosa Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

4 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Price dropped $100Fees 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Gadsden, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Gadsden rental market.

How much is rent in Gadsden?

The average rent in Gadsden is $895 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gadsden?

Average rent prices in Gadsden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Gadsden rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gadsden is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gadsden?

To comfortably afford rent in Gadsden, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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).