Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,565/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,565 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $335 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 8% 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 $1,242, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,163 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,054 | 3% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,163 | 6% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,274 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,792 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 4% | 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 | $1,242 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,054
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,163
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,274
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,792
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
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
$1,242
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
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
18%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, AL is 14% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,825
32%$1,550
2%$1,025
5%$995
16%$950
7%$1,900
8%$1,525
$1,350
3%$1,790
3%$1,595
12%$1,995
5%$1,595
1%Discover rentals in Madison, AL
1d ago
Verified
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$838–$6,897
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2002 Flagstone Dr, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$857–$1,858
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
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
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
131 Arborwood Dr, Madison, AL 35756
4 beds
4 baths
$3,450
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Madison
325 Bradford Farms Dr, Madison, AL 35758
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
102 Hunington Chase Dr, Madison, AL 35758
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Madison
113 Bienville St, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650–$2,215
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
1h ago
Verified
1260 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$923–$2,463
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
375 Lime Quarry Rd, Madison, AL 35758
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$3,035
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1260 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$923–$2,463
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
165 John Thomas Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,016–$2,202
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1028 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35758
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,510
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4095 Lawson Ridge Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$1,920
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
4h ago
Verified
267 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,749
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Verified
129 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650–$2,215
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
1h ago
Verified
1260 Balch Rd, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$923–$2,463
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
165 John Thomas Dr, Madison, AL 35757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,016–$2,202
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 $1,565 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 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 $63,000/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).