Jasper

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Jasper, AL Area Guide

Where a welcoming community appeals to families

Affordable Suburban Close-Knit Accessible Great Schools

A close-knit community situated about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham and about 55 miles northeast of Tuscaloosa, Jasper is the small town you’ve been looking for. With access to supermarkets, restaurants, retailers, services, and more, Jasper has the amenities renters want with the central location they need. Commuters can easily take Highway 78, 69, or Interstate 22 to get to nearby metropolitan areas for work, a day of fun, or a night out on the town.

A family-friendly suburb, Jasper boasts affordable housing and excellent public schools, including the prestigious T.R. Simmons Elementary and Jasper High School, located off of 17th Street across Viking Drive from Valley Park, one of Jasper’s many community parks. Jasper is also the home to Bevil State Community College with easy access to larger universities such as the University of Alabama. Enjoy a town event at Jasper Civic Park, or visit one of the city’s local businesses, such as Warehouse 319, a tavern with delicious eats in a longstanding storefront in Jasper’s downtown district. For those interested in outdoor adventures, the Bankhead National Forest is just a few miles north of Jasper, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, and recreational areas.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Jasper, AL is $914 for one bedroom, $941 for two bedrooms, and $1,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jasper has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$914/month
565 Sq Ft
House
$1,543/month
1,596 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jasper, AL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

27 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Maddox Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

T R Simmons Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Valley Jr High School

Public

Grades PK-8

Curry Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Jasper Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Valley Jr High School

Public

Grades PK-8

Curry Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Farmstead Jr High School

Public

Grades K-7 & 9

North Highland School

Public

Grades PK-12

Jasper High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Curry High School

Public

Grades 9-12

North Highland School

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Jasper

Houses for Rent in Jasper

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.