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Clanton

Pop. 8,958·51st most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,322/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$640
Falling (Monthly)
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Clanton · $1,322
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,322/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$47,520/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clanton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$690
1 BR
$700
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,230
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$900/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,322 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,864/yr
At $1,322/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clanton, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,958
Median income
$47,520
Median age
39.3
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
22.7%
22.4%
24.1%
21.3%
Under 1822.7%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.1%
55–649.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
40.4%
59.6%
Male40.4%
Female59.6%
Race & ethnicity
75%
15.4%
White75%
Black15.4%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
37.6%
34.4%
18.3%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Clanton, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,051 → $47,520
down 1.1%
Population
8,715 → 8,958
up 2.8%
Renter share
45% → 36.4%
-8.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 18.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
42.6 → 39.3
-3.3 yrs

Median household income declined from $48,051 to $47,520 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% shift. Census counts show Clanton, AL adding about 243 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 45% to 36.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.2% to 18.3% across the same window.

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About renting in Clanton, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Clanton is $1,322/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $700/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($47,520/yr), Clanton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clanton an affordable city for renters?

Clanton is considered moderate for renters. At $1,322/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($47,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clanton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Clanton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,322/mo in Clanton. The local median household income is $47,520/yr, meaning the typical Clanton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clanton?

Rent in Clanton has increased 1.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Clanton rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Clanton is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #51 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,322/mo.

What percentage of Clanton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of Clanton households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. Clanton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clanton rent compare to the national average?

Clanton's median rent of $1,322/mo is $640 (33%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #51 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,322/mo, rent takes ~33% of Clanton's median household income ($47,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clanton 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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