Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Hartselle, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Hartselle

$965/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hartselle is $965 per month as of August 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $960 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hartselle

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hartselle rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hartselle, AL

Average rent prices in Hartselle have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Hartselle run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$600

10%

No Change

1 bedroom

$750

4%

19%

2 bedroom

$850

10%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,595

8%

28%

4 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

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
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$795
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hartselle, AL is 21% higher than the median rent in Albertville, AL.

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 & Services11% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health14% lower
Housing32% lower
Transportation9% lower
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Hartselle, AL

605 Adelle Street SW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

605 Adelle Street SW

605 Adelle St Sw, Hartselle, AL 35640

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1623 Linwood St Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hartselle

House for rent

717 Ironwood Dr Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hartselle

House for rent

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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 August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hartselle?

Average rent prices in Hartselle have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Hartselle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hartselle is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $960 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.

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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