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Greenville

Pop. 7,163·65th most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,100/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$865
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Greenville · $1,100
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,100/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/yr
Local median income
$40,822/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Greenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$610
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$820
3 BR
$990
4 BR+
$1,100
Research median
$820/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$13,200/yr
At $1,100/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greenville, AL is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,163
Median income
$40,822
Median age
37.6
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
25.8%
19.5%
25.3%
12.2%
17.2%
Under 1825.8%
18–3419.5%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.2%
65+17.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
29.1%
63.8%
White29.1%
Black63.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
12.3%
43.6%
28.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma43.6%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Greenville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,959 → $40,822
up 2.2%
Population
7,395 → 7,163
down 3.1%
Renter share
45% → 56.3%
+11.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17% → 15.9%
-1.1 pts
Median age
35.8 → 37.6
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $39,959 to $40,822 across the same window, up 2.2% versus 2021. Census counts show Greenville, AL losing about 232 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 45% to 56.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Greenville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Greenville, AL

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Greenville is $1,100/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $610/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $990/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($40,822/yr), Greenville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenville an affordable city for renters?

Greenville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,100/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($40,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greenville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Greenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,100/mo in Greenville. The local median household income is $40,822/yr, meaning the typical Greenville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greenville?

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

How does Greenville rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Greenville is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #65 out of 77 tracked cities at $1,100/mo.

What percentage of Greenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of Greenville households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Greenville has a strong rental market.

How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?

Greenville's median rent of $1,100/mo is $865 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #65 out of 77 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,100/mo, rent takes ~32% of Greenville's median household income ($40,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Greenville 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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