The Taylor
411 S 10th St,
Opelika, AL 36801
$1,228 - $2,402
1-3 Beds
Opelika
Opelika, AL
Area Guide
Abundant local businesses amidst wooded streets and Auburn University
Wooded
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Great Schools
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Breweries
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Alabama has its perks, and Opelika is one of them! This thriving city boasts numerous apartments and single-family homes for rent that will make you feel like you’re finally home in this family-friendly suburbia. With a cute, industrial downtown that houses a wonderful variety of local businesses, you’re sure to be surprised by the abundant conveniences that live in this city.
From John Emerald Distilling Company and Red Clay Brewing Company to the Museum of East Alabama and Cyber Zone Entertainment Center, there are so many food, drink, and entertainment options to choose from. Take a swing at Grand National Golf, or visit Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics. In need of some retail therapy or some delicious cuisine? Visit Tiger Town Outdoor Shopping Center! With great public schools like Opelika High School, families flock to Opelika – not to mention it’s less than 10 miles northeast of Auburn University. Becoming a renter in Opelika will have you saying, “War Eagle!” before you know it.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Opelika, AL is $1,226 for one bedroom, $1,396 for two bedrooms, and $1,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Opelika has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,226/month
598 Sq Ft
House
$1,990/month
1,790 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Opelika, AL is 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Opelika is 25.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,702. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 12.6% more for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
37
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
31
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades K-2
431 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
769 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
435 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
239 Students
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Public
Grades 3-5
349 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,132 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
545 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,562 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
555 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
- Davis Arboretum
- Southeastern Raptor Center
- Chewacla State Park
Airports
- Columbus
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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 September 2025.