Easterwood
4000 Skyline Ridge Rd,
Gardendale, AL 35071
$1,350 - $2,195
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Gardendale, AL
What is the average rent in Gardendale, AL?
$1,266/month
Average Rent
744 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of November 2025, the average rent in Gardendale, AL is $1,266 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Gardendale more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gardendale, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,266 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,552 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,925 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gardendale, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Rent Ranges in Gardendale, AL
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
17%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gardendale, AL?
Because the average rent in Gardendale is $1,266, you’ll want to make about $4,220 per month or $50,640 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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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.