Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 3, 2026
Average rent in
Sheffield, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sheffield
$1,110/mo
53%vs previous year
The average rent in Sheffield is $1,110 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sheffield
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sheffield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sheffield, AL
Average rent prices in Sheffield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 53% 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
Sheffield, AL
Rent prices in Sheffield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sheffield is $762, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Sheffield run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $625 |  3% | 52% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 2% | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,285 | 15% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 18% |
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 Sheffield, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $762 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
52%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
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 Sheffield, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sheffield and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sheffield
42%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sheffield, AL is 30% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,597
41%$875
9%$999
16%$900
15%$1,900
6%$850
31%$1,147
4%$895
12%$1,250
18%$912
12%$1,000
3%$750
4%Discover rentals in Sheffield, AL
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
3 beds
2 baths
$1,175
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
2h ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
401 Broadway St #NA, Sheffield, AL 35660
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Oct 1
8h ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
3 beds
2 baths
$1,175
House for rent
Available May 28
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Frequently asked questions for Sheffield, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Sheffield rental market.
How much is rent in Sheffield?
The average rent in Sheffield is $1,110 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sheffield?
Average rent prices in Sheffield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 53% since last year.
How does Sheffield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sheffield is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sheffield?
To comfortably afford rent in Sheffield, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).