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Anniston

Pop. 21,271·66th most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,027/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$938
Rising (Monthly)
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Anniston · $1,027
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,027/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
Local median income
$46,668/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Anniston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$830
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,324/yr
At $1,027/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Anniston, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,271
Median income
$46,668
Median age
42.8
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
20.8%
18.9%
25.8%
12%
22.4%
Under 1820.8%
18–3418.9%
35–5425.8%
55–6412%
65+22.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
42.9%
50.7%
White42.9%
Black50.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
16.3%
32.7%
30.5%
20.5%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+20.5%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Anniston, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,928 → $46,668
up 16.9%
Population
21,455 → 21,271
down 0.9%
Renter share
42.2% → 41.5%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 20.5%
+0.2 pts
Median age
42.3 → 42.8
+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $39,928 to $46,668 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% shift.

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About renting in Anniston, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Anniston is $1,027/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,490/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($46,668/yr), Anniston ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Anniston an affordable city for renters?

Anniston is considered affordable for renters. At $1,027/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($46,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Anniston falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Anniston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,027/mo in Anniston. The local median household income is $46,668/yr, meaning the typical Anniston household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Anniston?

Rent in Anniston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Anniston rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Anniston is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #66 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,027/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Anniston?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Anniston ($1,027/mo): Gadsden ($831/mo), Jacksonville ($864/mo).

What percentage of Anniston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of Anniston households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. Anniston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Anniston rent compare to the national average?

Anniston's median rent of $1,027/mo is $938 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #66 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,027/mo, rent takes ~26% of Anniston's median household income ($46,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Anniston 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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