Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Gardendale, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Gardendale

$1,618/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Gardendale is $1,618 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $291 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gardendale

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% 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 Gardendale, AL

Rent prices in Gardendale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gardendale is $1,234, whereas a house costs $1,680. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardendale run $1,269 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,279.

Listings

Studio

$676

-

-

1 bedroom

$799

37%

3%

2 bedroom

$999

5%

31%

3 bedroom

$1,619

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,475

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$676

1 bedroom

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,619

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

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

Median rent price$1,618
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gardendale, AL is 35% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

Discover rentals in Gardendale, AL

759 Main St Apt H #Apt H - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Gardendale

Apartment for rent

1833 Moncrief Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gardendale

House for rent

352 Jamestown Manor Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gardendale

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available Jul 10

2654 Snow Rogers Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gardendale

3 beds

2 baths

$1,375

House for rent

Available Jul 31

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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 $1,618 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gardendale?

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

How does Gardendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gardendale is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $291 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 $65,000/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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