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Average Rent in Phenix City, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Phenix City, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,285/mo
▲ +0.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$875/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
61
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Phenix City, AL
Compare average rent across Phenix City, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City 36869 | $1,340 | $1,093 | 1 | 23 |
| Phenix City 36867 | $1,252 | $875 | 3 | 38 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Phenix City, AL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Phenix City, AL is $1,285 per month across 4 apartment communities and 61 available units. Rents have increased $10 (0.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Post Ridge starting at $875/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,125/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,292/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,423/mo.
Prices range from $875 to $1,604 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 31 units are currently listed.
Phenix City, AL Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Phenix City, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Phenix City, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Ridge | $875/mo | $984/mo | 9 | 3.7 |
| The District at Phenix City | $1,093/mo | $1,340/mo | 23 | 4 |
| The Gardens on Stadium | $1,135/mo | $1,225/mo | 10 | 4.6 |
| Steeple Crest Apartments | $1,204/mo | $1,393/mo | 19 | 3.7 |
Google Search Trends for Phenix City, AL Apartments
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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
$51,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,285/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Phenix City, AL is $49,715 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Phenix City, AL
Overall prices in Phenix City, AL runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.8, 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 Phenix City, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,285 |
| Utilities | $251 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $599 |
| Healthcare | $292 |
| Other goods and services | $468 |
| Estimated total | $3,416/mo |
Population
38,477
Median household income
$49,715
Census median rent
$926/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
35.8
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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