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Meridianville

Pop. 11,150·14th most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Meridianville, AL
Median rent (all units)
$1,800/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$162
Stable (Monthly)
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Meridianville · $1,800
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,800/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$97,434/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Meridianville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,530
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,630/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,800 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,600/yr
At $1,800/mo median
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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 (-0.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Meridianville, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,150
Median income
$97,434
Median age
39.2
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
24%
20.7%
28.8%
13.8%
12.8%
Under 1824%
18–3420.7%
35–5428.8%
55–6413.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
54%
30.5%
White54%
Black30.5%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian1.6%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
25.4%
23.1%
43.4%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Meridianville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,719 → $97,434
up 13.7%
Population
8,344 → 11,150
up 33.6%
Renter share
6.4% → 7.5%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 43.4%
+1.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,719 in 2021 to $97,434 more recently. Census counts show Meridianville, AL adding about 2,806 residents over the five-year window, up 33.6% on net.

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At $1,800/mo, how Meridianville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Meridianville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Meridianville, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Meridianville is $1,800/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,120/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($97,434/yr), Meridianville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Meridianville an affordable city for renters?

Meridianville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,800/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($97,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Meridianville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Meridianville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,800/mo in Meridianville. The local median household income is $97,434/yr, meaning the typical Meridianville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Meridianville?

Rent in Meridianville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Meridianville rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Meridianville is one of the pricier cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #14 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,800/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Meridianville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Meridianville ($1,800/mo): Huntsville ($1,319/mo), Hazel Green ($1,633/mo).

What percentage of Meridianville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of Meridianville households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. Meridianville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Meridianville rent compare to the national average?

Meridianville's median rent of $1,800/mo is $162 (8%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #14 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,800/mo, rent takes ~22% of Meridianville's median household income ($97,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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