Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Phenix City, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Phenix City

$1,400/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Phenix City is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Phenix City

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Phenix City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,687. 1-bedroom apartments in Phenix City run $935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,020.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$935

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,000

8%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,550

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,050

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

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$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Phenix City, AL is 18% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

Discover rentals in Phenix City, AL

901 25th Ave #C3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Phenix City

901 25th Ave #C3, Phenix City, AL 36869

2 beds

1 bath

$650

1501 8th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Phenix City

1501 8th Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Phenix City

2 beds

1 bath

$695

23rdSt505 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

23rdSt505

505 23rd St, Phenix City, AL 36867

2 beds

1 bath

$779

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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 $1,400 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Phenix City?

Average rent prices in Phenix City have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Phenix City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Phenix City is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/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?

April offers the lowest rents in Phenix City, running roughly 19% below August prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to maximize their housing budget.

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).

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