1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Talladega, AL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Talladega, Alabama as of March 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $900 and +55% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Talladega
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Talladega
Compare Talladega's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Alabama
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper | $630 |
| 2 | Talladega (this page) | $630 |
| 3 | Daleville | $680 |
| 4 | Enterprise | $680 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 6 | Ozark | $680 |
| 7 | Greenville | $690 |
| 8 | Clanton | $700 |
| 9 | Cullman | $700 |
| 10 | Florence | $740 |
| 11 | Troy | $770 |
| 12 | Gadsden | $780 |
| 13 | Decatur | $785 |
| 14 | Dothan | $793 |
| 15 | Oxford | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Alabama
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $1,660 |
| 2 | Owens Cross Roads | $1,610 |
| 3 | Calera | $1,470 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,455 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,450 |
| 6 | Pelham | $1,400 |
| 7 | Meridianville | $1,400 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills | $1,380 |
| 9 | Trussville | $1,380 |
| 10 | Homewood | $1,380 |
| 11 | Chelsea | $1,350 |
| 12 | Pike Road | $1,300 |
| 13 | Alabaster | $1,280 |
| 14 | Spanish Fort | $1,260 |
| 15 | Moody | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Talladega.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Talladega |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, AL | 21.7 mi | $800 | +$170 (+27%) |
| Anniston, AL | 32.5 mi | $840 | +$210 (+33%) |
| Odenville, AL | 33.4 mi | $1,000 | +$370 (+59%) |
| Moody, AL | 34.9 mi | $1,250 | +$620 (+98%) |
| Leeds, AL | 36.6 mi | $1,030 | +$400 (+63%) |
| Jacksonville, AL | 38.6 mi | $680 | +$50 (+8%) |
| Trussville, AL | 40.8 mi | $1,380 | +$750 (+119%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 42 mi | $1,350 | +$720 (+114%) |
| Irondale, AL | 44.5 mi | $1,090 | +$460 (+73%) |
| Pelham, AL | 47.7 mi | $1,400 | +$770 (+122%) |
| Gadsden, AL | 48.5 mi | $780 | +$150 (+24%) |
| Pinson, AL | 49 mi | $1,150 | +$520 (+83%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Talladega — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Talladega?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Talladega, Alabama is $630 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $900.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Talladega?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $25,200 ($2,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Talladega expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Talladega's 1-bedroom median of $630 is +55% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 0th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Talladega rank for 1-bedroom rent in Alabama?
Among the 72 cities in Alabama with 1-bedroom data, Talladega ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Talladega?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Talladega.