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Rental Market Trends in Gardendale, AL

What is the average rent in Gardendale, AL?

$1,229/month

Average Rent

749 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Gardendale, AL is $1,229 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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, $1,229 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,507 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,902 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,229/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,902/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,272 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 Gardendale, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $30 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gardendale, AL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gardendale, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Gardendale is $1,229, you’ll want to make about $4,096 per month or $49,152 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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Gardendale, AL

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Easterwood

Easterwood

4000 Skyline Ridge Rd,
Gardendale, AL 35071

$1,349 - $2,195

1-3 Beds

Woodbrook

Woodbrook

330 Woodbrook Dr,
Gardendale, AL 35071

$1,159 - $2,331

1-3 Beds

Park at Carson

Park at Carson

105 Candy Mountain Rd,
Birmingham, AL 35217

$735 - $825

1-2 Beds

High Gate

High Gate

2300 Chapel Ridge Dr,
Gardendale, AL 35071

$991 - $1,502

1-4 Beds

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United States Alabama Gardendale 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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