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Odenville

Pop. 5,197·28th most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Odenville, AL
Median rent (all units)
$1,615/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$347
Rising (Monthly)
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Odenville · $1,615
More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,615/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$70,296/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Odenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,580
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,615 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
$19,380/yr
At $1,615/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Odenville, AL is majority owner-occupied, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,197
Median income
$70,296
Median age
38.1
Renters
14.1%
Age distribution
24%
20.6%
30.7%
13.8%
Under 1824%
18–3420.6%
35–5430.7%
55–6411%
65+13.8%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
White82.4%
Black11.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
13.7%
29.2%
35.6%
21.5%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+21.5%
Housing tenure
85.9%
14.1%
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Odenville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,479 → $70,296
up 1.2%
Population
4,800 → 5,197
up 8.3%
Renter share
2.2% → 14.1%
+11.9 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 21.5%
+1.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,479 in 2021 to $70,296 more recently. The population has grown by 8.3% since 2021, moving from about 4,800 residents to roughly 5,197. Renters now make up 14.1% of households, compared with 2.2% five years ago.

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At $1,615/mo, how Odenville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Odenville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Odenville, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Odenville is $1,615/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,420/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,296/yr), Odenville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Odenville an affordable city for renters?

Odenville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,615/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Odenville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Odenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,615/mo in Odenville. The local median household income is $70,296/yr, meaning the typical Odenville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Odenville?

Rent in Odenville has increased 4.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Odenville rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Odenville is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #28 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,615/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Odenville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Odenville ($1,615/mo): Grayson Valley ($1,332/mo), Trussville ($1,531/mo).

What percentage of Odenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of Odenville households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. Odenville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Odenville rent compare to the national average?

Odenville's median rent of $1,615/mo is $347 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #28 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,615/mo, rent takes ~28% of Odenville's median household income ($70,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Odenville 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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