The Taylor
411 S 10th St,
Opelika, AL 36801
$1,385 - $2,904
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Opelika, AL
What is the average rent in Opelika, AL?
$1,249/month
Average Rent
596 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Opelika, AL is $1,249 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Opelika more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Opelika, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,249 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,435 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,797 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Opelika, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $63 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 Opelika, AL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Opelika, AL?
Because the average rent in Opelika is $1,249, you’ll want to make about $4,163 per month or $49,956 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 Opelika, AL is 4.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Opelika is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,797. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 7.5% more for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.
How does Opelika, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Opelika, 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.