Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn University, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Opelika

$1,649/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opelika is $1,649 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $251 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opelika

265

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Opelika rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 10% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelika run $1,154 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

-

32%

1 bedroom

$962

-

20%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

68%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$962

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

68%

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

University Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

7.4

Very good

University Apartments

159 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$675

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.
Diplomat - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Diplomat

412 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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.
Annex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Annex

362 W Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830

1 bed

1 bath

$675

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.
Kingston Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Kingston Court

351 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830

1 bed

1 bath

$675

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.

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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 $1,649 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opelika?

Average rent prices in Opelika have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Opelika rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opelika is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 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 $66,000/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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