Talladega

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Talladega, AL

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Bask in this small town’s rich history and unique charm

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Incorporated in 1835, Talladega is a historic small town located on the cusp of Talladega National Forest. Talladega’s status as a century-old railroad hub, ornate antebellum homes, and classic buildings on the HBCU Talladega College campus contribute to a sense of old-world charm that permeates the city.

Home to the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Talladega boasts unique accommodations like audible crosswalk signals and specially designed sidewalks for the visually impaired. Talladega offers residents access to a variety of concerts and theatrical productions at the historic Ritz Theatre in addition to NASCAR racing thrills at the Talladega Superspeedway.

Options for outdoor recreation near Talladega are plentiful, with quick access to Cheaha State Park, DeSoto Caverns Park, Logan Martin Lake, and Talladega National Forest. Talladega also contains Ben E. Bruner Sports Complex and Spring Street Recreation Center in addition to numerous parks and green spaces.

Larger cities like Birmingham, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and Atlanta, Georgia are all less than a two-hour drive from Talladega. Getting around from Talladega is simple with convenience to Route 21, Route 77, and I-20.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Talladega, AL is $497 for one bedroom, $534 for two bedrooms, and $649 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Talladega has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$497/month
571 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Stemley Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

361 Students

C L Salter Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-3

362 Students

Evelyn D Houston Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

353 Students

Raymond L Young Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-K

171 Students

Graham Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

222 Students

Talladega County Central High

Public

Grades 7-12

126 Students

Zora Ellis Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

228 Students

Helen Keller School

Public

Grades K-12

Alabama School For Blind

Public

Grades K-12

Talladega County Central High

Public

Grades 7-12

126 Students

Talladega High School

Public

Grades 9-12

446 Students

Alabama School For Blind

Public

Grades K-12

Helen Keller School

Public

Grades K-12

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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 June 2025.