Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Madison, AL rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,645/month. Renters today are paying $40 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown from the peak of $1,750/month in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Madison sits 14.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 142 total rentals primarily composed of houses, offering a moderately priced market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Madison are $1,198/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,186/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,299/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,195/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom counts.
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,645/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,645 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
142
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,294, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,187 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,198 | 1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,185 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,299 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 |  3% | No Change |
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 | $1,294 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,022 | 4% | 21% | |
Houses | $1,975 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,198
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
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
$1,294
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,022
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
2%
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
15%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, AL is 10% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,495
70%$1,600
4%$1,010
5%$995
16%$870
28%$1,887
6%$1,672
4%$1,388
1%$1,797
1%$1,750
1%$1,845
5%$1,695
3%Discover rentals in Madison, AL
4h ago
2002 Flagstone Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$822–$1,859
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,324
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
116 Michael Ave Apt D #1, Madison, AL 35758
2 beds
1 bath
$895
$850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,483
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Madison
100 Middy Ln, Madison, AL 35756
4 beds
4 baths
$3,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
102 Hunington Chase Dr, Madison, AL 35758
4 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
107 Poydras St #1, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650–$2,215
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,074–$1,749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1h ago
Verified
4095 Lawson Ridge Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,938
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
16h ago
Verified
240 Stadium Way, Madison, AL 35758
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,120–$2,311
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
165 John Thomas Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$941–$2,240
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1028 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
110 Oakland Spgs, Madison, AL 35756
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,244–$1,699
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,324
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650–$2,215
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,074–$1,749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1h ago
Verified
4095 Lawson Ridge Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,938
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
16h ago
Verified
240 Stadium Way, Madison, AL 35758
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,120–$2,311
Price drop
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 $1,645 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $280 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 $66,000/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).