Average Rent in Opelika, AL
1 apartment buildings, 3 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Opelika, ALAvg Rent
$980/mo
market average
Cheapest
$860/mo
Woodbend Apartments
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
3
available now
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Analysis
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Opelika, AL Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbend Apartments 2106 Waverly Pkwy #501, Opelika, AL 36801, USA | $860 | $980 | $1.20/ft² | 2.9 (22) | 3 |
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Opelika, AL neighborhoods
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Opelika, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Opelika, AL is $980 per month, based on 3 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $860 at Woodbend Apartments to $1,115 at Woodbend Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $860/mo | $860/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $965/mo | $965/mo | 1 |
| 3 Bed | $1,115/mo | $1,115/mo | 1 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Opelika, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Opelika, AL averages $860/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $965/mo. At the local median household income of $58,763, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Opelika, AL at $947/mo. The current tracked market average runs 3% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Opelika, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Opelika, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$39,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $980/mo.
Comfortable income
$47,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($860/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Opelika, AL is $58,763 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Opelika, AL
Overall prices in Opelika, AL runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 87.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Opelika, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $980 |
| Utilities | $247 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $588 |
| Healthcare | $287 |
| Other goods and services | $459 |
| Estimated total | $3,070/mo |
Population
31,944
Median household income
$58,763
Census median rent
$947/mo
Census rent burden
29.7%
Median age
40.2
Mean commute
21 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Alabama
How Opelika, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Opelika, AL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,676 | +71% | +1.4% | 26 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,344 | +37% | +3.5% | 23 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,462 | +49% | -15.3% | 19 |
| Madison, AL | $1,278 | +30% | -4.2% | 19 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,388 | +42% | +7.4% | 18 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,434 | +46% | -15.5% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Opelika, AL?
The average rent in Opelika, AL is $980 per month, based on 3 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Opelika, AL?
The lowest available rent in Opelika, AL starts at $860 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Opelika, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Opelika, AL average $860/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $860/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Opelika, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Opelika, AL average $965/mo. Units start from $965/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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