Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Gardendale, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Gardendale
$1,837/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Gardendale is $1,837 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $63 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gardendale
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gardendale rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Gardendale, AL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Gardendale, AL
Average rent prices in Gardendale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% 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
Gardendale, AL
Rent prices in Gardendale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gardendale is $1,121, whereas a house costs $1,803. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardendale run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,079.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $549 | - |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 6% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,079 | 16% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,806 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,540 | 22% | 31% |
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 Gardendale, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,121 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $787 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,803 | 1% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$549
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,079
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,806
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,540
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
31%
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 Gardendale, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,121
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$787
Houses
Average rent
$1,803
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gardendale, 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 Gardendale, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gardendale and Adamsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gardendale
3%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gardendale, AL is 54% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
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1%Discover rentals in Gardendale, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gardendale
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
2 baths
$1,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
3 baths
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$1,671
Price dropped $340Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
1d ago
4000 Skyline Ridge Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,491–$2,237
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,906
Price dropped $240Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
House for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
13h ago
House for rent in Gardendale
339 Donna Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
3 beds
2 baths
$1,756
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
1d ago
4000 Skyline Ridge Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,491–$2,237
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
3 baths
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$1,671
Price dropped $340Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 10
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,906
Price dropped $240Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
13h ago
House for rent in Gardendale
339 Donna Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
3 beds
2 baths
$1,756
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
3 baths
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$1,671
Price dropped $340Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 10
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,906
Price dropped $240Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
13h ago
House for rent in Gardendale
339 Donna Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
3 beds
2 baths
$1,756
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardendale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,705
Price dropped $90House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gardendale, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Gardendale rental market.
How much is rent in Gardendale?
The average rent in Gardendale is $1,837 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gardendale?
Average rent prices in Gardendale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Gardendale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gardendale is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $63 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gardendale?
To comfortably afford rent in Gardendale, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).