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Chickasaw

Pop. 6,332·67th most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$948/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.7%
vs US Median
-$1,014
Falling (Monthly)
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Chickasaw · $948
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $948/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$46,559/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Chickasaw's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,420
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,060/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $948 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$11,376/yr
At $948/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chickasaw, AL is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,332
Median income
$46,559
Median age
32.6
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
28.9%
24.2%
23.5%
13.5%
Under 1828.9%
18–3424.2%
35–5423.5%
55–649.9%
65+13.5%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
41%
50.6%
White41%
Black50.6%
Hispanic3%
Asian1.5%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
12.4%
39.3%
34.8%
13.4%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+13.4%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Chickasaw, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,196 → $46,559
up 28.6%
Population
6,421 → 6,332
down 1.4%
Renter share
52.7% → 47.5%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 13.4%
+0.3 pts
Median age
30 → 32.6
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $46,559 today, compared with $36,196 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 6,421 residents to roughly 6,332. Renters now make up 47.5% of households, compared with 52.7% five years ago.

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Chickasaw rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Chickasaw, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Chickasaw is $948/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,400/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($46,559/yr), Chickasaw ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Chickasaw an affordable city for renters?

Chickasaw is considered very affordable for renters. At $948/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($46,559/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chickasaw falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Chickasaw?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $948/mo in Chickasaw. The local median household income is $46,559/yr, meaning the typical Chickasaw household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chickasaw?

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

How does Chickasaw rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Chickasaw is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #67 out of 70 tracked cities at $948/mo.

What percentage of Chickasaw residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of Chickasaw households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. Chickasaw leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chickasaw rent compare to the national average?

Chickasaw's median rent of $948/mo is $1,014 (52%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #67 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $948/mo, rent takes ~24% of Chickasaw's median household income ($46,559/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chickasaw 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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