Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn University, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Opelika

$1,800/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opelika is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opelika

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Opelika rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Auburn University, AL

Average rent prices in Opelika have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Auburn University, AL

Rent prices in Opelika vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Opelika is $1,554, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelika run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

-

33%

1 bedroom

$1,275

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,497

-

14%

3 bedroom

$1,850

-

3%

4 bedroom

$4,250

-

178%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last year

178%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Auburn University, 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.

Discover rentals in Auburn University, AL

1610 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Opelika

1042 Chinook St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Auburn

1385 S Donahue Dr #2101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Auburn

1385 S Donahue Dr #2101, Auburn, AL 36832

3 beds

3 baths

$1,200

Tree Tops Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Tree Tops Apartment Homes

2908 Birmingham Hwy, Opelika, AL 36801

3 beds

2 baths

$1,235

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Frequently asked questions for Auburn University, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Opelika rental market.

How much is rent in Opelika?

The average rent in Opelika is $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opelika?

Average rent prices in Opelika have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Opelika rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opelika is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Opelika?

To comfortably afford rent in Opelika, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).

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