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Talladega

Pop. 14,760·70th most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$750/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-31.1%
vs US Median
-$1,212
Falling (Monthly)
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Talladega · $750
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $750/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$30,000/yr
Local median income
$44,198/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Talladega's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$560
1 BR
$630
2 BR
$820
3 BR
$1,140
4 BR+
$1,170
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$820/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $750 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
$9,000/yr
At $750/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -31.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Talladega, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,760
Median income
$44,198
Median age
40.9
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
16.9%
25.7%
26.9%
12.9%
17.6%
Under 1816.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5426.9%
55–6412.9%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
42.6%
50%
White42.6%
Black50%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
22.3%
40%
24.1%
13.6%
No HS diploma22.3%
HS diploma40%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Talladega, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,795 → $44,198
up 39.0%
Population
15,782 → 14,760
down 6.5%
Renter share
45.8% → 44.6%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.7% → 13.6%
-0.1 pts
Median age
39.5 → 40.9
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $31,795 in 2021 to $44,198 more recently. Census counts show Talladega, AL losing about 1,022 residents over the five-year window, down 6.5% on net.

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Talladega rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Talladega is $750/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $560/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,140/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($44,198/yr), Talladega ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Talladega an affordable city for renters?

Talladega is considered very affordable for renters. At $750/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($44,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Talladega falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Talladega?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $30,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $750/mo in Talladega. The local median household income is $44,198/yr, meaning the typical Talladega household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Talladega?

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

How does Talladega rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Talladega is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #70 out of 70 tracked cities at $750/mo.

What percentage of Talladega residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of Talladega households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. Talladega leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Talladega rent compare to the national average?

Talladega's median rent of $750/mo is $1,212 (62%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #70 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
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At $750/mo, rent takes ~20% of Talladega's median household income ($44,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5%
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