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Rental Market Trends in Calera, AL

What is the average rent in Calera, AL?

$1,048/month

Average Rent

846 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Calera, AL is $1,048 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Calera more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Calera, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,048 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,267 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,638 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,048/month
846 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,267/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,638/month
1,347 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,629/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,318/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Calera, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.6%, which averages out to $70 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Calera, AL
Last Updated February 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Calera, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $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 Calera, AL?

Because the average rent in Calera is $1,048, you’ll want to make about $3,493 per month or $41,916 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.

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Calera, AL

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Calera, AL 35040

$1,209 - $2,579

1-3 Beds

South Pointe Development

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203 Shiloh Creek Dr,
Calera, AL 35040

$1,124

3 Beds

Hill Brook Manor

Hill Brook Manor

300 Sumner Dr,
Calera, AL 35040

$465 - $625

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148 The Heights Dr

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Calera, AL 35040

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United States Alabama Calera 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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