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Average Rent in Madison, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Madison, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,095/mo
▼ 8% from last month
Lowest Available
$819/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
87
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Madison, AL
67 listed units across 10 buildings offering 1 bed units in Madison, AL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $47/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argento at Oakland Springs Apartments | Unit 6 | $1,619 | $1,431 | $188 |
| Livano at Town Madison | Unit 1 | $1,249 | $1,100 | $149 |
| Livano at Town Madison | Unit 21126 | $1,249 | $1,100 | $149 |
| Elements of Madison Apartments | Unit 3 | $969 | $832 | $137 |
| Argento at Oakland Springs Apartments | Unit 4 | $1,479 | $1,350 | $129 |
| Argento at Oakland Springs Apartments | Unit 5, A4 w/ Den | $1,394 | $1,270 | $124 |
| Argento at Oakland Springs Apartments | Unit 7 | $1,569 | $1,456 | $113 |
| Argento at Oakland Springs Apartments | Unit 8 | $1,619 | $1,506 | $113 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Madison, AL
Compare average rent across Madison, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison 35756 | $1,686 | ▲ $188 | $843 | 5 | 48 |
| Madison 35758 | $1,251 | ▼ $6,478 | $819 | 14 | 255 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Madison, AL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Madison, AL is $1,095 per month across 17 apartment communities and 87 available units. Rents have decreased $116 (8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hawthorne at the Ridge starting at $819/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,095/mo.
Prices range from $819 to $3,086 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 47 units are currently listed.
Madison, AL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $5,411 | - | 16 |
| August 2026 | $1,349 | -$4,062 | 17 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Madison, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Madison, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne at the Ridge | $819/mo | $1,018/mo | 8 | 4.4 |
| Madison Landing | $830/mo | $884/mo | 15 | 4 |
| Elements of Madison Apartments | $832/mo | $848/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Limestone Creek Apartment Homes | $843/mo | $916/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Somerset at Madison Apartments | $896/mo | $1,037/mo | 9 | 3.8 |
| Madison Park | $921/mo | $960/mo | 11 | 4.2 |
| Windscape Apartment Homes | $950/mo | $1,377/mo | 5 | 4.8 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$44,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,095/mo.
Comfortable income
$53,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($819/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Cost of living in Madison, AL
We only have live rent data for Madison, AL so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,095 |
| Estimated total | $1,095/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Madison, AL Apartments
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