The Dempsey Apartments
375 Lime Quarry Rd,
Madison, AL 35758
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,128 - $2,731
Rental Market Trends in Madison, AL
What is the average rent in Madison, AL?
$1,124/month
Average Rent
792 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-6.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Madison, AL is $1,124 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Madison more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about $943 per month for a studio, $1,124 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,379 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,704 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Madison, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.7%, which averages out to $75 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Madison, AL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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69%
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22%
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5%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?
Based on current rent prices, Potter's Mill, Cross Creek and Colonial Grand at Madison are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?
Based on current rent prices, Mountain Brook of Madison, Shamrock Townhomes and Fieldcrest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison.
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Which Madison neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Madison with the most apartments available are Edgewater, Iredell and Stratford Square .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Madison, AL?
Because the average rent in Madison is $1,124, you’ll want to make about $3,746 per month or $44,952 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.
How does Madison, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Madison, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.