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Saraland

Pop. 16,404·33rd most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Saraland, AL
Median rent (all units)
$1,508/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$454
Rising (Monthly)
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Saraland · $1,508
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,508/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$61,509/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Saraland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,050/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,508 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,096/yr
At $1,508/mo median
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Balanced Market
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, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Saraland, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,404
Median income
$61,509
Median age
43.7
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
23.9%
15.6%
25.8%
13%
21.7%
Under 1823.9%
18–3415.6%
35–5425.8%
55–6413%
65+21.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
13.1%
White80.3%
Black13.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
40.2%
26.3%
25%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Saraland, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,216 → $61,509
up 0.5%
Population
15,942 → 16,404
up 2.9%
Renter share
22.6% → 21.4%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 25%
+3.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,216 in 2021 to $61,509 more recently. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 15,942 residents to roughly 16,404. College-educated residents now make up 25% of adults here, versus 21.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Saraland is $1,508/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($61,509/yr), Saraland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saraland an affordable city for renters?

Saraland is considered affordable for renters. At $1,508/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($61,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saraland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saraland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,508/mo in Saraland. The local median household income is $61,509/yr, meaning the typical Saraland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Saraland?

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

How does Saraland rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Saraland is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #33 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,508/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saraland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saraland ($1,508/mo): Chickasaw ($948/mo), Mobile ($1,293/mo).

What percentage of Saraland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of Saraland households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. Saraland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Saraland rent compare to the national average?

Saraland's median rent of $1,508/mo is $454 (23%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #33 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,508/mo, rent takes ~29% of Saraland's median household income ($61,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saraland 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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