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Harvest

Pop. 5,955·10th most expensive in Alabama·Harvest rents are up 11.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,832/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$133
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Harvest · $1,832
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,832/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$101,910/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Harvest's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,200
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
$21,984/yr
At $1,832/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Harvest, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,955
Median income
$101,910
Median age
41.2
Renters
17.3%
Age distribution
19.4%
26%
26.7%
16.1%
Under 1819.4%
18–3426%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.9%
65+16.1%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.2%
27.5%
White54.2%
Black27.5%
Hispanic8%
Asian1.4%
Other8.8%
Education (25+)
22.1%
33.5%
38.6%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+38.6%
Housing tenure
82.7%
17.3%
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Harvest, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,059 → $101,910
down 3.9%
Population
6,655 → 5,955
down 10.5%
Renter share
8.8% → 17.3%
+8.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 38.6%
-1.8 pts
Median age
38.4 → 41.2
+2.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,059 in 2021 to $101,910 more recently. The population has contracted by 10.5% since 2021, moving from about 6,655 residents to roughly 5,955. Renters now make up 17.3% of households, compared with 8.8% five years ago.

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Harvest rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Harvest. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Harvest, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Harvest is $1,832/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,040/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,800/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($101,910/yr), Harvest ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Harvest an affordable city for renters?

Harvest is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,832/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($101,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Harvest falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Harvest?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,832/mo in Harvest. The local median household income is $101,910/yr, meaning the typical Harvest household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Harvest?

Rent in Harvest has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Harvest rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Harvest is one of the pricier cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #10 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,832/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Harvest?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Harvest ($1,832/mo): Huntsville ($1,322/mo), Madison ($1,442/mo), Hazel Green ($1,663/mo).

What percentage of Harvest residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.3% of Harvest households are renters, while 82.7% are owner-occupied. Harvest leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Harvest rent compare to the national average?

Harvest's median rent of $1,832/mo is $133 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #10 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,832/mo, rent takes ~22% of Harvest's median household income ($101,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Harvest 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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