Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Average rent in
Sheffield, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sheffield
$950/mo
37%vs previous year
The average rent in Sheffield is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sheffield
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sheffield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sheffield, AL
Average rent prices in Sheffield have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 37% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sheffield run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 |  6% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 8% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 2% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | - |
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 | $850 | 3% | 29% | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | 1% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
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
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
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
50%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sheffield, AL is 40% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,585
15%$1,150
38%$977
13%$1,247
4%$1,850
7%$1,000
20%$995
7%$1,095
13%$775
3%$1,099
13%$1,009
7%$950
26%Discover rentals in Sheffield, AL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
1 bath
$670
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available May 20
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$1,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available May 28
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
Studio
1 bath
$550
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
Studio
1 bath
$550
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
3 beds
2 baths
$1,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
Studio
1 bath
$550
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
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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 $950 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sheffield?
Average rent prices in Sheffield have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 37% since last year.
How does Sheffield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sheffield is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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).