Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Opelika, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Opelika
$1,625/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Opelika is $1,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Opelika
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Opelika rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Opelika, AL
Average rent prices in Opelika have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $1,072, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelika run $1,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,999 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $962 | 47% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,830 | 18% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 16% |
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 Opelika, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,072 | 1% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | 41% | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,830
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
16%
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 Opelika, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
41%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
1%
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
14%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Opelika, AL is 2% higher than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$1,100
6%$2,345
1%$1,100
6%$1,800
44%$1,250
$1,997
2%$1,420
12%$1,650
$1,557
10%$1,800
64%$1,100
21%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 & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Opelika, AL
4h ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$800
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.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Opelika
216 Vero Ct, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
100 4th Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
2899 Ridge Crest Ct #NA, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$800
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.House for rent
1d ago
100 4th Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
37 Lee Rd, Opelika, AL 36804
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Opelika
216 Vero Ct, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
100 4th Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
8355 Lee Road 390, Opelika, AL 36804
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,045
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.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 $1,625 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Opelika?
Average rent prices in Opelika have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Opelika rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Opelika is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Opelika?
February offers the lowest rents in Opelika, while June sees the highest prices, with rents climbing about 30% between the winter low and summer peak.
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).