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Talladega

Pop. 14,760·62nd most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,088/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+20.9%
vs US Median
-$877
Rising (Monthly)
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Talladega · $1,088
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,088/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/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
Research median
$820/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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$13,056/yr
At $1,088/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +20.9% 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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About renting in Talladega, AL

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Talladega is $1,088/mo as of May 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 30% of local median household income ($44,198/yr), Talladega ranks as moderate 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 moderate for renters. At $1,088/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($44,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Talladega slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,088/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 May 2026.

How does Talladega rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Talladega is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #62 out of 68 tracked cities at $1,088/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Talladega?

Anniston is nearby and more affordable at $1,027/mo, which is $61 less than Talladega.

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 $1,088/mo is $877 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #62 out of 68 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,088/mo, rent takes ~30% 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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