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Midfield

Pop. 5,045·61st most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,145/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$820
Falling (Monthly)
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Midfield · $1,145
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,145/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$52,755/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Midfield's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,150/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
$13,740/yr
At $1,145/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, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Midfield, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,045
Median income
$52,755
Median age
37.7
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
26%
22%
25.2%
14.4%
12.4%
Under 1826%
18–3422%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.4%
65+12.4%
Gender
43.4%
56.6%
Male43.4%
Female56.6%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White4.8%
Black84%
Hispanic7.6%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
39.6%
35.1%
15.2%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma39.6%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Midfield, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,929 → $52,755
up 12.4%
Population
5,219 → 5,045
down 3.3%
Renter share
39.1% → 36.4%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 15.2%
-2.9 pts
Median age
39 → 37.7
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Midfield, AL now reports about $52,755, up from $46,929 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 5,219 residents to roughly 5,045. Renters now make up 36.4% of households, compared with 39.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 15.2% of adults here, versus 18.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Midfield, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Midfield is $1,145/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($52,755/yr), Midfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Midfield an affordable city for renters?

Midfield is considered affordable for renters. At $1,145/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($52,755/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Midfield falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Midfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,145/mo in Midfield. The local median household income is $52,755/yr, meaning the typical Midfield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Midfield?

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

How does Midfield rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Midfield is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #61 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,145/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Midfield?

Fairfield is nearby and more affordable at $1,124/mo, which is $21 less than Midfield.

What percentage of Midfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of Midfield households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. Midfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Midfield rent compare to the national average?

Midfield's median rent of $1,145/mo is $820 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #61 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,145/mo, rent takes ~26% of Midfield's median household income ($52,755/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Midfield 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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