Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Gardendale, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Gardendale

$1,299/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gardendale is $1,299 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $651 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gardendale

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gardendale rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gardendale, AL

Average rent prices in Gardendale have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,637. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardendale run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,289.

Listings

Studio

$690

-

-

1 bedroom

$799

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

120%

3 bedroom

$1,624

7%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,550

9%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$690

1 bedroom

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

120%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,624

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

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

Median rent price$1,299
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gardendale, AL is 8% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

Discover rentals in Gardendale, AL

387 Jamestown Manor Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gardendale

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

House for rent

359 Jamestown Manor Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Gardendale

TOWNHOME - GARDENDALE, AL

359 Jamestown Manor Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,199

House for rent

1737 Sardis Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gardendale

3 beds

2 baths

$1,375

House for rent

Available May 14

378 Jamestown Manor Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gardendale

House 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 $1,299 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gardendale?

Average rent prices in Gardendale have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Gardendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gardendale is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $651 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Gardendale, Alabama offers excellent options for renters with pets, with 73% of available listings welcoming animals. This high percentage reflects the area's appeal to households with pets and makes finding suitable housing relatively straightforward.

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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