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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Phenix City, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Phenix City rent stands today
Phenix City, AL rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters are paying $26 more per month on average than last year, though rent has cooled 4.3% month over month after peaking at $1,500 in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Phenix City is 41.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters despite a total rental inventory of 58 units.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $865/month, and 2-bedrooms for $775/month in Phenix City. The rental inventory is concentrated in houses, which make up 71.0% of total rentals, while apartments represent a smaller share.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents increased by 49.8% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent rise of 4.3%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within Phenix City, AL's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Phenix City
$1,150/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Phenix City is $1,150 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Phenix City
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Phenix City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Phenix City, AL
Average rent prices in Phenix City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $775, whereas a house costs $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Phenix City run $930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,995 | No Change | 44% | |
1 bedroom | $865 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $775 | 5% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 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 Phenix City, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $775 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $625 | 20% | - | |
Houses | $1,412 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
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 Phenix City, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
1%
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
41%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Phenix City, AL is 28% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,600
5%$1,550
5%$1,100
20%$800
$1,290
40%$1,395
10%$1,295
3%$1,029
34%$1,200
7%$1,750
6%$1,750
$1,750
8%Discover rentals in Phenix City, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phenix City
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phenix City
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1303 Sandfort Rd, Phenix City, AL 36867
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phenix City
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
273 Lee Road 219, Phenix City, AL 36870
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phenix City
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phenix City
4404 Bridgewater Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
Studio
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phenix City
8 Summertide Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
4h ago
1800 Lakewood Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
1–2 beds
1 bath
$930–$1,060
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
1d ago
1200 20th Ave S, Phenix City, AL 36869
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Phenix City
16 Mann St, Phenix City, AL 36869
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
2d ago
1702 12th Pl S, Phenix City, AL 36869
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phenix City
108 Blue Spruce Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
1d ago
1200 20th Ave S, Phenix City, AL 36869
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phenix City
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phenix City
133 Lee Road 219, Phenix City, AL 36870
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
1d ago
1200 20th Ave S, Phenix City, AL 36869
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1303 Sandfort Rd, Phenix City, AL 36867
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1702 12th Pl S, Phenix City, AL 36869
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phenix City
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,150 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Phenix City?
Average rent prices in Phenix City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Phenix City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Phenix City is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $46,000/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).