Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Opelika, AL

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL is $1,650. This is -15%, or $299, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

56

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL is $1,650. This is -15%, or $299, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
36%
51%
10%
1%
$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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 3% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,247. A 1-bedroom apartment in Opelika, AL costs about $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Opelika, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

8%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,595

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,438

5%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,438

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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$1,650
decreased by15%

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 3% higher 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

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8.8

Very good

Floral Park

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2 beds

1 bath

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Very good

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501 N 2nd St, Opelika, AL 36801

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

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1008 Preston St, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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$1,050

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