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Rental Market Trends in Anniston, AL

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Anniston, AL is $724/month.

Rent in Anniston is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$724/month

Average Rent

657 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.6%

Change / Year

73

Available Apartments

Anniston rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Anniston average $654 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Anniston average $724 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Anniston average $919 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Anniston average $877 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$654/month
348 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$724/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$919/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$877/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$962/month
475 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,172/month
414 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Anniston, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Anniston, AL

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Anniston, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Anniston, AL?

Because the average rent in Anniston is $724, you’ll want to make about $2,413 per month or $28,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Anniston, AL is 17.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Anniston is 42.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $654 - $919. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 6.1% more for utilities, and 11.6% less for transportation.

City

Anniston, AL

73 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Anniston, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Communities in Anniston We Think You'll Love

Coleman Place Apartments

Coleman Place Apartments

2320 Coleman Rd,
Anniston, AL 36207

2 Beds | $1,090

Arbours at Cane Creek

Arbours at Cane Creek

484 Foxley Rd,
Anniston, AL 36205

2-4 Beds | $900

Indian Hills

Indian Hills

1436 Nocoseka Trl,
Anniston, AL 36207

1-3 Beds | $825 - $1,250

Shadowood

Shadowood

1930 Coleman Rd,
Anniston, AL 36207

1-3 Beds | Call for Rent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Anniston?

The average rent in Anniston is $724 per month, which is 56.4% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Anniston?

The average rent for a house in Anniston, AL is $1,172 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Anniston?

Rents in Anniston, AL are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $12 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Anniston?

In Anniston, AL, 50% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Alabama Anniston Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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