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Daphne

Pop. 29,453·35th most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Daphne, AL
Median rent (all units)
$1,556/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$409
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Daphne · $1,556
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
75/100
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Rents are 12% below what Daphne's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,556/mo
Expected by trend
$1,774/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,400/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,672/yr
At $1,556/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Daphne, AL is majority owner-occupied, 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,453
Median income
$87,250
Median age
38.3
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
24.4%
21.1%
25.7%
17.1%
Under 1824.4%
18–3421.1%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.6%
65+17.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
75.3%
15.6%
White75.3%
Black15.6%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian2%
Other1%
Education (25+)
21.5%
29.5%
42.9%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+42.9%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Daphne, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,273 → $1,556
up 22.2%
Income
$74,701 → $87,250
up 16.8%
Population
27,088 → 29,453
up 8.7%
Renter share
29.3% → 28.5%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
40.7% → 42.9%
+2.2 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.3
+0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Daphne, AL has shifted from $1,273 to $1,556, up 22.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Daphne, AL now reports about $87,250, up from $74,701 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Daphne, AL adding about 2,365 residents over the five-year window, up 8.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.7% to 42.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Daphne, AL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Daphne rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Daphne, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Daphne is $1,556/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,740/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($87,250/yr), Daphne ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Daphne an affordable city for renters?

Daphne is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,556/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($87,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Daphne falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Daphne?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,556/mo in Daphne. The local median household income is $87,250/yr, meaning the typical Daphne household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Daphne?

Rent in Daphne has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Daphne rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Daphne is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #35 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,556/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Daphne?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Daphne ($1,556/mo): Chickasaw ($1,050/mo), Mobile ($1,311/mo).

What percentage of Daphne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of Daphne households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. Daphne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Daphne rent compare to the national average?

Daphne's median rent of $1,556/mo is $409 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #35 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,556/mo, rent takes ~21% of Daphne's median household income ($87,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Daphne 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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