Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 30, 2025

Average rent in
Opelika, AL

Last updated on September 30, 2025

Last updated on September 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL is $1,645. This is -17%, or $329, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,645

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Opelika, AL is $1,645. This is -17%, or $329, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
51%
11%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $995 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 $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,578

22%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,575

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,050

5%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

4%

Studio

$1,915

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,915

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,578

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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$1,645
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opelika, AL is 11% 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

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Discover rentals in Opelika, AL

Northside Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.9

Very good

Northside Terrace

501 N 2nd St, Opelika, AL 36801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

1307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Opelika

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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1521 Fitzpatrick Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

House for rent in Opelika

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

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116 Crawford Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Opelika

2 beds

1 bath

$1,059

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Ridge Valley - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Ridge Valley

8355 Lee Road 390, Opelika, AL 36804

3 beds

2 baths

$1,095–$1,195

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4100 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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507 Geneva St #123 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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5d+ ago

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1 bath

$1,195

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