Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Phenix City, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Phenix City

$1,295/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Phenix City is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Phenix City

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Phenix City rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Phenix City, AL

Average rent prices in Phenix City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Phenix City, AL

Rent prices in Phenix City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Phenix City is $850, whereas a house costs $1,659. 1-bedroom apartments in Phenix City run $872 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$815

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$850

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,125

2%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Phenix City, 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 Phenix City, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Phenix City and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Phenix City

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by34%

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 Phenix City, AL is 19% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

Discover rentals in Phenix City, AL

441 441 S. Seale Rd - Pinewood Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Phenix City

Apartment for rent

r207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

r207

207 19th St, Phenix City, AL 36867

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

901 25th Ave #D1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Phenix City

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

1200 20th Ave. S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1200 20th Ave. S

1200 20th Ave S, Phenix City, AL 36869

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Phenix City, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Phenix City rental market.

How much is rent in Phenix City?

The average rent in Phenix City is $1,295 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Phenix City?

Average rent prices in Phenix City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Phenix City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Phenix City is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Phenix City?

To comfortably afford rent in Phenix City, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Phenix City?

One-bedroom apartments in Phenix City, Alabama averaged around $850 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $880 per month. These figures show relatively close pricing between the two bedroom types, with only a $30 difference favoring one-bedroom units.

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).

Apartments for rent in Auburn