Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Gadsden, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Gadsden

$899/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Gadsden is $899 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gadsden

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $724, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Gadsden run $774 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $650.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

4%

67%

1 bedroom

$774

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$750

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,050

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,740

5%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$774

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,740

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

35%

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$899
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$395
decreased by79%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gadsden, AL is 128% higher than the median rent in Albertville, AL.

Discover rentals in Gadsden, AL

2318 Sansom Ave #B466 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gadsden

2318 Sansom Ave. - B #466

2318 Sansom Ave #B466, Gadsden, AL 35904

2 beds

1 bath

$500

College Heights - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

College Heights

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

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$695

510 Newman Ln #332 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gadsden

College Heights - #332

510 Newman Ln #332, Gadsden, AL 35903

2 beds

1 bath

$595

241 S 13th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gadsden

2/1

241 S 13th St, Gadsden, AL 35903

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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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 $899 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gadsden?

Average rent prices in Gadsden have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,000 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).

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