Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Phenix City, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Phenix City

$1,318/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Phenix City is $1,318 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $607 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Phenix City

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $932, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Phenix City run $940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$932

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$850

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,450

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,025

4%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$932

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$1,318
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Phenix City, AL is 20% 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

901 25th Ave #D1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Phenix City

2 beds

1 bath

$640

$560

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Aug 12

901 25th Ave #A7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Phenix City

901 25th Ave #A7, Phenix City, AL 36869

2 beds

1 bath

$640

$560

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Aug 12

901 25th Ave #C2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Phenix City

901 25th Ave #C2, Phenix City, AL 36869

2 beds

1 bath

$640

$560

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Aug 12

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 $1,318 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Phenix City?

Average rent prices in Phenix City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Phenix City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Phenix City is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $607 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 $53,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Phenix City average around $780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $830/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).

Apartments for rent in Auburn