Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Sheffield, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sheffield
$962/mo
38%vs previous year
The average rent in Sheffield is $962 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $987 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sheffield
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sheffield rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sheffield, AL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Sheffield, AL
Average rent prices in Sheffield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Sheffield run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 4% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 6% | 37% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 9% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | - |
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 | $800 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
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
$800
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
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
51%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sheffield, AL is 34% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,447
43%$1,200
26%$995
1%$965
33%$1,800
2%$997
4%$1,195
26%$895
1%$750
5%$916
16%$950
11%$1,002
Discover rentals in Sheffield, AL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
3 beds
1 bath
$975
House for rent
1d ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2905 E 12th Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2905 E 12th Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sheffield
1, Sheffield, AL 35660
4 beds
3 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sheffield
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 25
1d ago
500 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$850
Apartment 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 $962 per month as of May 30, 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 38% since last year.
How does Sheffield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sheffield is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $987 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 $39,000/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).