Average Rent in Phenix City AL
3 apartment buildings, 47 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,241/mo
Cheapest
$875/mo
Properties
3
Units
47
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Phenix City AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Phenix City AL Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Post Ridge
501 16th Ave N, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA
The District at Phenix City
2700 College Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA
The Gardens on Stadium
3300 Stadium Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post Ridge 501 16th Ave N, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA | $875 | $977 | $1.15 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 2 | The District at Phenix City 2700 College Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA | $1,069 | $1,328 | $0.89 | 4 | 28 |
| 3 | The Gardens on Stadium 3300 Stadium Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA | $1,135 | $1,234 | $1.10 | 4.6 | 10 |
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Phenix City AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Phenix City AL is $1,241 per month, based on 47 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Post Ridge to $1,135 at The Gardens on Stadium.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,042/mo | $875/mo | 13 |
| 2 Bed | $1,253/mo | $960/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $1,387/mo | $1,200/mo | 16 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Phenix City AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Phenix City AL averages $1,042/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,253/mo. At the local median household income of $49,715, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Phenix City AL at $926/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Phenix City AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Phenix City 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
$50,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,241/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Phenix City AL is $49,715 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Phenix City AL
Overall prices in Phenix City AL runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.8, 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 Phenix City AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,241 |
| Utilities | $251 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $599 |
| Healthcare | $292 |
| Other goods and services | $468 |
| Estimated total | $3,372/mo |
Population
38,477
Median household income
$49,715
Census median rent
$926/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
35.8
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 Phenix City AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Phenix City AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $1,407 | +13% | 12 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,432 | +15% | 10 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,223 | -1% | 8 |
| Huntsville, AL | $1,420 | +14% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Phenix City AL?
The average rent in Phenix City AL is $1,241 per month, based on 47 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Phenix City AL?
The lowest available rent in Phenix City AL starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Phenix City AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Phenix City AL average $1,042/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 13 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Phenix City AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Phenix City AL average $1,253/mo. Units start from $960/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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