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Rental Market Trends in Hamilton, AL

What is the average rent in Hamilton, AL?

$637/month

Average Rent

113 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Hamilton, AL is $637 per month. This is 61% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Hamilton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hamilton, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $637 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $532 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$637/month
113 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$532/month
491 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Hamilton, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $12 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Hamilton, AL
Last Updated January 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hamilton, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 Hamilton, AL?

Because the average rent in Hamilton is $637, you’ll want to make about $2,123 per month or $25,476 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 Hamilton, AL is 14.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hamilton is 42.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $637. You can expect to pay 15.8% less for groceries, 31.6% more for utilities, and 18.6% more for transportation.

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Hamilton, AL

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Apartment Averages

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205 Harmony Way

205 Harmony Way

205 Harmony Way,
Hamilton, AL 35570

$1,350

4 Beds

180 Chestnut Cir

180 Chestnut Cir

180 Chestnut Cir,
Hamilton, AL 35570

$1,200

3 Beds

Winwood Manor

Winwood Manor

1135 County Highway 14,
Winfield, AL 35594

$702 - $905

1-2 Beds

Skyline Apartments

Skyline Apartments

550 Ray Rd,
Hackleburg, AL 35564

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1 Bed

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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.

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