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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Madison rent stands today
Madison, AL rent is essentially flat year over year at a median of $1,695/month. Month over month, rents cooled 4.8%, with renters paying $97 less per month on average than last year, showing a recent pullback.
Compared to national trends
Madison sits 13.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 130 total rentals primarily composed of houses and apartments. This positions Madison as a moderately priced market for renters seeking value in Alabama.
Price ranges
Studios in Madison rent for about $1,165/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,358/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,799/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,150/month.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $1,950/month compared to apartments at $1,349/month in Madison, AL.
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,695/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,695 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
130
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Madison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Madison, AL
Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 5% 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
Madison, AL
Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $1,349, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,224 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,361.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,165 |  3% | 67% | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 |  1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,358 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,799 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 12% |
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 | $1,349 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $805 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
67%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,358
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
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
$1,349
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
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
13%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, AL is equal to the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,700
20%$1,595
5%$1,100
65%$995
4%$965
32%$1,800
$1,650
7%$1,350
9%$1,830
1%$1,685
6%$1,855
19%$1,445
16%Discover rentals in Madison, AL
53m ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$1,455
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2002 Flagstone Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,162
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
116 Michael Ave Apt D #1, Madison, AL 35758
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
116 Michael Ave Apt D #Apt D, Madison, AL 35758
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
107 Poydras St #1, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Nov 11
1d ago
29758 Annex Dr Nw, Madison, AL 35756
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,649–$3,160
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
123 Chelsea Park #NA, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
3 baths
$2,775
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
126 Kenton Ln #0, Madison, AL 35756
3 beds
2 baths
$2,510
House for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,024–$1,779
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
4d ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599–$2,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
53m ago
Verified
165 John Thomas Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,172
Price drop
Apartment for rent
53m ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$1,455
Apartment for rent
53m ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$1,455
Apartment for rent
53m ago
Verified
110 Oakland Spgs, Madison, AL 35756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,094–$1,779
Apartment for rent
53m ago
Verified
165 John Thomas Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,172
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
240 Kirby Ln, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$2,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,024–$1,779
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
4d ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599–$2,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
53m ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$1,455
Apartment for rent
53m ago
Verified
110 Oakland Spgs, Madison, AL 35756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,094–$1,779
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 $1,695 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 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 $68,000/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).