Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Opelika, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Opelika
$1,750/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Opelika is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Opelika
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Opelika rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Opelika, AL
Average rent prices in Opelika have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelika run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,999 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 |  12% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,097 | 16% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,588 | 8% | 87% |
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 | $1,097 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,588
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
87%
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
$1,097
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
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
8%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Opelika, AL is equal to the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,750
7%$1,100
17%$2,372
4%$1,150
2%$1,500
91%$1,267
6%$2,068
2%$1,450
7%$2,025
73%$1,720
8%$1,417
78%$1,195
11%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 | 5% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Opelika, AL
1d ago
502 4th Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
501 N 2nd St, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Opelika
1102 N 1st St, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
3406 Dale Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,585
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
63 Lee Rd, Opelika, AL 36804
2 beds
2 baths
$1,475
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
502 4th Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3406 Dale Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,585
Apartment for rent
1d ago
502 4th Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1200 Preston St, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Opelika
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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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 $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Opelika?
Average rent prices in Opelika have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $70,000/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).