Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Madison rent stands today
Madison, AL rent rose 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,770/month. Renters today are paying $170 more per month on average than last year, with the median rent matching the city's recent peak from November 2026.
Compared to national trends
Madison sits 6.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 225 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a moderately priced market with a strong single-family home presence.
Price ranges
Studios in Madison rent for $1,072/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,252/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,825/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,160/month. The inventory is mostly houses, which make up 83.4% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,770/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,770 per month as of November 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
225
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Madison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Madison, AL
Average rent prices in Madison have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Madison, AL
Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $1,308, whereas a house costs $1,920. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,257 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,351.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,072 |  5% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,252 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | 9% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,160 | 9% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Madison, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,308 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $1,100 | No Change | 12% | |
Houses | $1,920 | 3% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,252
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,160
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Madison, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,308
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,920
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Madison, 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 Madison, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Madison and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Madison
7%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, AL is 18% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%Discover rentals in Madison, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
124 Michael Ave #B, Madison, AL 35758
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$827–$7,104
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
116 Michael Ave Apt C #Apt C, Madison, AL 35758
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
116 Michael Ave Apt C #C, Madison, AL 35758
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,960
Price dropped $273Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
125 Foxfield Dr, Madison, AL 35758
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
206 Gaston Dr, Madison, AL 35756
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,699
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
22h ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$1,863
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
9000 Sanctuary Loop, Madison, AL 35756
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,474–$2,664
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
4d ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,415–$2,331
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
7h ago
Verified
1260 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$927–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$1,863
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
7h ago
Verified
1260 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$927–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
110 Oakland Spgs, Madison, AL 35756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,116–$8,497
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1028 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$2,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$1,863
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
9000 Sanctuary Loop, Madison, AL 35756
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,474–$2,664
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
4d ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,415–$2,331
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
7h ago
Verified
1260 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$927–$2,667
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Madison, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Madison rental market.
How much is rent in Madison?
The average rent in Madison is $1,770 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?
To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Madison?
Summer months offer the best rental deals in Madison, with July seeing the lowest rents of the year and approximately 8.6% savings compared to January's peak pricing.
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).