Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$897/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $897 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,052 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased 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 Jacksonville, AL

Rent prices in Jacksonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $775, whereas a house costs $1,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $830.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$699

12%

62%

2 bedroom

$875

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,470

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,795

5%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

62%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

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$897
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,037
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, AL is 13% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, AL

607 College St, SW - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

607 College St, SW

607 College St Sw, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Francis- 707 MH - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Francis- 707 MH

707 Francis St E, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1–2 baths

$745

Apartment for rent

Washington Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Washington Point Apartments

1010 Washington St Nw, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Apartment for rent

Parris Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Parris Street Apartments

215 Parris St Se, Jacksonville, AL 36265

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment 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 $897 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have decreased by 1% 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 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,052 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?

Jacksonville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $690 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $900 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions, with one-bedrooms making up 19% of available inventory and two-bedrooms comprising the majority at 52% of listings.

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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