Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Opelika, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Opelika

$1,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opelika is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opelika

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 Opelika, AL

Average rent prices in Opelika have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Opelika, AL

Rent prices in Opelika vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Opelika is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelika run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

11%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,875

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

6%

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Opelika, 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 Opelika, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Opelika and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Opelika

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opelika, AL is 13% higher than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

Cost of living in Opelika, AL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% higher
Groceries5% lower
Health5% higher
Housing20% lower
Transportation11% lower
Utilities6% higher

Discover rentals in Opelika, AL

Golden Grove Mobile Park - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Golden Grove Mobile Park

351 Lee Road 114, Opelika, AL 36804

3 beds

2 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

Northside Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Northside Terrace

501 N 2nd St, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,050

Apartment for rent

3503 Lee Road 166 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Opelika

House for rent

Floral Park - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Floral Park

1107/1108 Elliott Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Opelika, 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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opelika?

Average rent prices in Opelika have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Opelika rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opelika is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Opelika?

Opelika, Alabama rental averages in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments around $1,200 per month and two-bedroom units around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up 44% of the rental market, making them easier to find than one-bedroom options which represent only 10% of available inventory.

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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