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Daleville

Pop. 4,919·68th most expensive in Alabama·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$958/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$1,007
Falling (Monthly)
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Daleville · $958
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $958/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$45,324/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Daleville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$670
1 BR
$680
2 BR
$860
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,330
Research median
$860/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
$11,496/yr
At $958/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Daleville, AL is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,919
Median income
$45,324
Median age
40.9
Renters
49.1%
Age distribution
14.6%
27%
25.1%
13.6%
19.7%
Under 1814.6%
18–3427%
35–5425.1%
55–6413.6%
65+19.7%
Gender
41.6%
58.4%
Male41.6%
Female58.4%
Race & ethnicity
51.4%
33.8%
White51.4%
Black33.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian4%
Other7%
Education (25+)
13.3%
32.2%
31.7%
22.8%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+22.8%
Housing tenure
50.9%
49.1%
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Daleville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,459 → $45,324
up 4.3%
Population
4,912 → 4,919
up 0.1%
Renter share
48.4% → 49.1%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 22.8%
+5.7 pts
Median age
41.9 → 40.9
-1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $43,459 to $45,324 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% shift. College-educated residents now make up 22.8% of adults here, versus 17.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Daleville, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Daleville is $958/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $860/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $680/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,210/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($45,324/yr), Daleville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Daleville an affordable city for renters?

Daleville is considered affordable for renters. At $958/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($45,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Daleville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Daleville?

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 $958/mo in Daleville. The local median household income is $45,324/yr, meaning the typical Daleville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Daleville?

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

How does Daleville rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Daleville is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #68 out of 70 tracked cities at $958/mo.

What percentage of Daleville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.1% of Daleville households are renters, while 50.9% are owner-occupied. Daleville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Daleville rent compare to the national average?

Daleville's median rent of $958/mo is $1,007 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #68 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $958/mo, rent takes ~25% of Daleville's median household income ($45,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5%
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