Average Rent in Madison, AL
19 apartment buildings, 341 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$795/mo
Windscape Apartment Homes
Properties
19
tracked daily
Units
341
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 19 properties in Madison, AL.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Madison, AL Rent Prices
All 19 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Windscape Apartment Homes
125 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Somerset at Madison Apartments
121 Continental Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Elements of Madison Apartments
117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Madison Landing
2002 Flagstone Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Ballpark Apartments @ Town Madison
200 Town Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Limestone Creek Apartment Homes
100 Crimson Rose Dr, Madison, AL 35756, USA
The Grand Reserve at Madison Apartments
244 Kyser Blvd, Madison, AL 35758, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windscape Apartment Homes 125 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA | $795 | $1,237 | $1.60/ft² | 4.8 (105) | 7 |
| 2 | Somerset at Madison Apartments 121 Continental Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA | $826 | $1,174 | $2.35/ft² | 3.8 (214) | 23 |
| 3 | Elements of Madison Apartments 117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA | $838 | $1,019 | $0.99/ft² | 4.1 (294) | 27 |
| 4 | Madison Landing 2002 Flagstone Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA | $857 | $1,125 | $1.04/ft² | 4 (390) | 61 |
| 5 | Ballpark Apartments @ Town Madison 200 Town Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758, USA | $921 | $1,235 | $1.19/ft² | 4.4 (269) | 41 |
| 6 | Limestone Creek Apartment Homes 100 Crimson Rose Dr, Madison, AL 35756, USA | $929 | $1,050 | $1.15/ft² | 4.4 (408) | 21 |
| 7 | The Grand Reserve at Madison Apartments 244 Kyser Blvd, Madison, AL 35758, USA | $974 | $1,301 | $0.90/ft² | 3.7 (121) | 21 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Windscape Apartment Homes
4.8 (105)125 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Somerset at Madison Apartments
3.8 (214)121 Continental Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Elements of Madison Apartments
4.1 (294)117 Royal Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Madison Landing
4 (390)2002 Flagstone Dr, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Ballpark Apartments @ Town Madison
4.4 (269)200 Town Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Limestone Creek Apartment Homes
4.4 (408)100 Crimson Rose Dr, Madison, AL 35756, USA
By Area
Madison, AL neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Madison, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Madison, AL is $1,316 per month, based on 341 units across 19 apartment communities. Prices range from $795 at Windscape Apartment Homes to $3,160 at Villas at Capital Twenty.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,272/mo | $795/mo | 48 |
| 1 Bed | $1,163/mo | $826/mo | 82 |
| 2 Bed | $1,303/mo | $838/mo | 149 |
| 3 Bed | $1,567/mo | $1,195/mo | 61 |
| 4 Bed | $2,675/mo | $2,675/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Madison, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Madison, AL averages $1,163/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,303/mo. At the local median household income of $131,436, that works out to 12% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Madison, AL at $1,375/mo. The current tracked market average runs 4% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Madison, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Madison, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,316/mo.
Comfortable income
$63,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($795/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Madison, AL is $131,436 , about 108% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Madison, AL
Overall prices in Madison, AL runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Madison, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,316 |
| Utilities | $349 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $832 |
| Healthcare | $406 |
| Other goods and services | $650 |
| Estimated total | $4,064/mo |
Population
58,335
Median household income
$131,436
Census median rent
$1,375/mo
Census rent burden
24.8%
Median age
37.9
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Alabama
How Madison, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Madison, AL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,673 | +27% | -1.5% | 26 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,287 | -2% | +2.6% | 18 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,404 | +7% | -4.8% | 18 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,606 | +22% | +0.7% | 12 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,750 | +33% | -9% | 12 |
| Decatur, AL | $984 | -25% | +4.2% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Madison, AL?
The average rent in Madison, AL is $1,316 per month, based on 341 units across 19 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Madison, AL?
The median asking rent in Madison, AL is $1,224 per month, computed from 341 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,316/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Madison, AL?
The lowest available rent in Madison, AL starts at $795 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Madison, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Madison, AL average $1,163/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $826/mo across 82 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Madison, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Madison, AL average $1,303/mo. Units start from $838/mo across 149 units currently listed.
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