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Average Rent in Madison, AL & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Madison, AL?

The average listed apartment rent in Madison, AL is $1,296 per month, as of November 15, 2026. This sample includes 232 priced apartments in 14 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 9, 2026 through November 15, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Madison, AL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Madison 35756 35758
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Madison, AL.

Market Average

$1,296/mo

▲ +6.1% from last month

Lowest Available

$795/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

14

tracked daily

Units Listed

232

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Madison, AL

Compare average rent across Madison, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Madison 35758 $1,457 ▲  $19 $1,050 2 46
Madison 35756 $1,073 ▼  $156 $867 2 41

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Madison, AL?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Madison, AL is $1,296 per month across 14 apartment communities and 232 available units. Rents have increased $74 (6.1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Windscape Apartment Homes starting at $795/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,111/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,158/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,365/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,492/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,675/mo.

Prices range from $795 to $3,086 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 83 units are currently listed.

Madison, AL Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
July 2026 $1,424 - 17
August 2026 $1,398 -$26 19
September 2026 $1,395 -$3 19
October 2026 $1,355 -$40 18
November 2026 $1,311 -$44 17

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Madison, AL

Studio
$1,111
from $795 · 3 units
1 Bed
$1,158
from $867 · 99 units
2 Bed
$1,365
from $945 · 98 units
3 Bed
$1,492
from $1,244 · 31 units
4 Bed
$2,675
from $2,675 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Madison, AL

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Windscape Apartment Homes $795/mo $1,191/mo 10 4.8
Limestone Creek Apartment Homes $867/mo $1,056/mo 40 4.4
Somerset at Madison Apartments $893/mo $896/mo 3 3.8
Madison Landing $941/mo $1,124/mo 45 4
Madison Park $1,003/mo $1,217/mo 10 4.2
MAA Madison Lakes $1,033/mo $1,170/mo 17 4.7
Ballpark Apartments @ Town Madison $1,057/mo $1,339/mo 16 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Madison, AL

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What is the average rent in Madison, AL?
The average listed apartment rent in Madison, AL is $1,296 per month, as of November 15, 2026. This sample includes 232 priced apartments in 14 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Madison, AL?
The apartment listings we track in Madison, AL range from $795 to $3,086 per month, as of November 15, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Madison, AL?
The daily building-average rent rose by $77 (6.1%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Madison, AL?
Studio apartments average $1,111 per month across 3 priced listings in Madison, AL. Listed rents range from $795 to $1,283 per month, as of November 15, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Madison, AL?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,158 per month across 99 priced listings in Madison, AL. Listed rents range from $867 to $3,086 per month, as of November 15, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Madison, AL?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,365 per month across 98 priced listings in Madison, AL. Listed rents range from $945 to $2,310 per month, as of November 15, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Madison, AL?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,492 per month across 31 priced listings in Madison, AL. Listed rents range from $1,244 to $2,399 per month, as of November 15, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Madison, AL?
4-bedroom apartments average $2,675 per month across 1 priced listing in Madison, AL. Listed rents range from $2,675 to $2,675 per month, as of November 15, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Madison, AL?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,158 per month across 99 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,365 across 98 listings, $207 (17.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Madison, AL?
Windscape Apartment Homes has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $795 per month. We track 10 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 15, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Madison, AL?
The $1,000 to $1,200 monthly range has the most matching listings: 83 units, or 35.8% of the priced apartments we track in Madison, AL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Madison, AL?
We track 232 priced units at 14 apartment buildings, as of November 15, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Madison, AL?
We have recorded rent data on 112 days from July 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Madison, AL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Madison, AL?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Madison, AL rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 15, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

$52,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,296/mo.

Comfortable income

$62,000/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 111% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,296
Utilities $349
Groceries $511
Transportation $832
Healthcare $406
Other goods and services $650
Estimated total $4,044/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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