Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Opelika, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Opelika
$1,650/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Opelika is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Opelika
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelika run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $887 |  2% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 5% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 3% |
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 | $1,095 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 |  21% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
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
$1,095
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
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
15%lower than the national median
15%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
6%$1,095
15%$2,327
11%$1,250
6%$1,499
56%$1,300
$2,095
5%$1,300
8%$1,395
$1,400
20%$1,700
46%$1,600
53%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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
3 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
21h ago
1107/1108 Elliott Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
1 bath
$975
House 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
175 Raiden Cir #175, Opelika, AL 36804
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelika
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
1d ago
3406 Dale Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
4 beds
2 baths
$1,815
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1107/1108 Elliott Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Opelika
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
3406 Dale Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
4 beds
2 baths
$1,815
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8355 Lee Road 390, Opelika, AL 36804
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,045–$1,295
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 $1,650 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Opelika?
Average rent prices in Opelika have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Opelika rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Opelika is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $280 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Opelika?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Opelika average around $1,150/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month.
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).