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Moundville

Pop. 3,754·37th most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Moundville, AL
Median rent (all units)
$1,463/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$502
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Moundville · $1,463
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,463/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$73,036/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Moundville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$870
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,080/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: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$17,556/yr
At $1,463/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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Moundville, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,754
Median income
$73,036
Median age
32.8
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
27.7%
27.1%
28.7%
Under 1827.7%
18–3427.1%
35–5428.7%
55–649.5%
65+7%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
45.8%
White40.4%
Black45.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Other10.9%
Education (25+)
14.1%
40.9%
23.9%
21%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Moundville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,857 → $73,036
up 26.2%
Population
2,774 → 3,754
up 35.3%
Renter share
24.7% → 20.7%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
10.8% → 21%
+10.2 pts
Median age
38.4 → 32.8
-5.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,857 to $73,036 across the same window, up 26.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,774 to 3,754 between 2021 and 2024, a 35.3% change. About 20.7% of households rent today, against 24.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 10.8% to 21%.

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Moundville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Moundville, AL

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Moundville is $1,463/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($73,036/yr), Moundville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Moundville an affordable city for renters?

Moundville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,463/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($73,036/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moundville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Moundville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,463/mo in Moundville. The local median household income is $73,036/yr, meaning the typical Moundville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Moundville?

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

How does Moundville rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Moundville is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #37 out of 77 tracked cities at $1,463/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moundville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Moundville ($1,463/mo): Hueytown ($1,205/mo), Tuscaloosa ($1,433/mo).

What percentage of Moundville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of Moundville households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. Moundville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Moundville rent compare to the national average?

Moundville's median rent of $1,463/mo is $502 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #37 out of 77 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,463/mo, rent takes ~24% of Moundville's median household income ($73,036/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moundville 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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