Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$900/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $900 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jacksonville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jacksonville, AL

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have increased by 3% 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 Jacksonville, AL

Rent prices in Jacksonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $850, whereas a house costs $1,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$700

7%

12%

2 bedroom

$885

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,350

12%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,775

8%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jacksonville and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jacksonville

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, AL is 18% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, AL

Francis- 707 MH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Francis- 707 MH

707 Francis St E, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Parris Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.3

Very good

Parris Street Apartments

215 Parris St Se, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

923 Washington St Nw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Jacksonville

923 Washington St

923 Washington St Nw #1, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

1111 Alexandria Rd Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

3 beds

2 baths

$800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jacksonville, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Jacksonville rental market.

How much is rent in Jacksonville?

The average rent in Jacksonville is $900 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jacksonville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jacksonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Jacksonville, with rents running about 21% lower than the peak summer month of July. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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