The Reserve at Christopher Street
164 Christopher St,
Rainbow City, AL 35906
2 Beds | $1,199
Rental Market Trends in Rainbow City, AL
What is the average rent in Rainbow City, AL?
$727/month
Average Rent
697 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Rainbow City, AL is $727 per month. This is 53% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Rainbow City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rainbow City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $727 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $957 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,167 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rainbow City, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $17 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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2023
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Rent Ranges in Rainbow City, AL
Last Updated December 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
22%
Below $700/month
56%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rainbow City, AL?
Because the average rent in Rainbow City is $727, you’ll want to make about $2,423 per month or $29,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Rainbow City, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.