Average Rent in Jefferson, AL

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Current Versus Historical Jefferson, AL Rents

Jefferson rentals average $1,699 for a studio rental to $1,545 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,699, or roughly $11 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-1.96%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $1,699. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $119 (-5.79%) year-over-year from $2,047 to $1,928. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $35 (-2.25%) year-over-year from $1,532 to $1,498. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-3.50%) year-over-year from $1,192 to $1,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-5.17%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,375. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 19.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.50	$1,699	$1,733 (-1.96%)	$1,421 (19.56%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,928	$2,047 (-5.79%)	$1,603 (20.27%)
2 BR	$11.56	$1,498	$1,532 (-2.25%)	$1,730 (-13.41%)
3 BR	$10.49	$1,150	$1,192 (-3.50%)	$1,263 (-8.97%)
4+ BR	$11.86	$1,375	$1,450 (-5.17%)	$1,474 (-6.73%)

Historical Rents in Jefferson, AL

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Top Cities Near Jefferson

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Jefferson. The average rent in Jefferson is currently $1,397 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Tuscaloosa, AL, with an average rent of $1,025, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jefferson, AL is Birmingham, AL. Monthly rents here are on average $1,770 per month.

Let's compare Jefferson, AL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jefferson, AL is 1.43% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jefferson, AL are about 34.17% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.74% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Jefferson, AL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tuscaloosa, AL	$1,748	$875	$975	$1,025
Birmingham, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$1,970	$1,770

Top Neighborhoods Near Jefferson

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Jefferson

There are a total of 1 counties located by Jefferson, AL. One county in the area is Tuscaloosa, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,300. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tuscaloosa, AL. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,300, Tuscaloosa, AL is the most expensive county by Jefferson, AL.

Typically, rent for studios in Jefferson, AL is 2.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jefferson, AL is 54.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jefferson, AL is 11.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tuscaloosa, AL	$1,748	$875	$975	$1,300

Top Zipcodes Near Jefferson

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Jefferson Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Jefferson, AL?

The average monthly rental price for Jefferson, AL apartments for rent is approximately $1,699. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jefferson, AL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Jefferson, AL.

How much is a studio apartment in Jefferson, AL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,699 and an average price per square feet of $8.50. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Jefferson, AL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,928. There are a total of 55 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Jefferson, AL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,098 and an average price per square feet of $11.56. There are a total of 32 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

How have rent prices in Jefferson, AL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Jefferson, AL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Jefferson, AL?

A reasonable rent price in Jefferson, AL is around $1,359/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.