Average Rent in Hartselle, AL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Hartselle, AL

Average rent prices in Hartselle have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Hartselle, AL

Rent prices in Hartselle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hartselle is $820, whereas a house costs $1,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Hartselle run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.


Studio	$1,165	10%	-
1 bedroom	$750	8%	11%
2 bedroom	$850	24%	12%
3 bedroom	$1,495	1%	10%
4 bedroom	$1,749	No Change	55%


Apartments	$820	18%	No Change
Houses	$1,499	6%	No Change
Rooms	$728	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last year

55%

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

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

Hartselle

Median rent price$965

51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$495

75%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hartselle, AL is 95% higher than the median rent in Albertville, AL.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$495

$950

$833

$1,800

$1,175

$1,300

$1,472

$895

$1,850

$1,199

$1,330

$1,195

Cost of living in Hartselle, AL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	10% lower
Groceries	4% lower
Health	22% lower
Housing	33% lower
Transportation	10% lower
Utilities	6% lower

Discover rentals in Hartselle, AL

Pucket Road Southwest - 104 D #104D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hartselle

Pucket Road Southwest - 104 D

Pucket Road Southwest - 104 D #104D, Hartselle, AL 35640

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

Pucket Road Southwest - 100 C #100C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hartselle

Pucket Road Southwest - 100 C

Pucket Road Southwest - 100 C #100C, Hartselle, AL 35640

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hartselle

Sparkman Street Southwest - 615

Sparkman St Sw #615, Hartselle, AL 35640

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

506 Hickory Street Southeast, Unit B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

506 Hickory Street Southeast, Unit B

506 Hickory St Se, Hartselle, AL 35640

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available May 24

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Frequently asked questions for Hartselle, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Hartselle rental market.

How much is rent in Hartselle?

The average rent in Hartselle is $965 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hartselle?

Average rent prices in Hartselle have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Hartselle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hartselle is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $985 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hartselle?

To comfortably afford rent in Hartselle, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Specific timing for the best apartment hunting in Hartselle, AL is not provided, but it's generally advisable to start your search a few months before your desired move-in date.

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).