Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Opelika, AL

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL is $1,587. This is -16%, or $312, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,587

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

61

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL is $1,587. This is -16%, or $312, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
45%
47%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

68%
32%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Opelika, AL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL have increased by 13% in the last month and have increased by 13% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Opelika, AL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Opelika, AL is $1,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Opelika, AL costs about $1,315 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,195. Houses for rent in Opelika, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,025

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,195

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,697

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,520

2%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Opelika, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Opelika, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, AL.

Opelika

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opelika, AL is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

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Cost of living in
Opelika, AL

The overall cost of living in Opelika, AL is 7% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

4% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

25% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

13% higher

Apartments for rent in Alpine

Discover rentals in Opelika, AL

3855 Academy Dr #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Opelika

Private bedroom and bathroom in a 2x2

3855 Academy Dr #101, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

2 baths

$650

House for rent

Available Jan 7

Golden Grove Mobile Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Golden Grove Mobile Park

351 Lee Road 114, Opelika, AL 36804

2 beds

2 baths

$795

Apartment for rent

Northside Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Northside Terrace

501 N 2nd St, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,050

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220 Vero Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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504 N Railroad Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opelika

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

RIdge Valley Estates - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

RIdge Valley Estates

8355 Lee Rd, Opelika, AL 36804

2–3 beds

2 baths

$995–$1,195

Apartment for rent

Floral Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Floral Park

1107/1108 Elliott Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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309 S 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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