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Trussville

Pop. 26,673·38th most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Trussville, AL
Median rent (all units)
$1,481/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$484
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Trussville · $1,481
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
14% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,481/mo, rent takes about 14% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$123,275/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Trussville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,530/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,772/yr
At $1,481/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Trussville, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,673
Median income
$123,275
Median age
40.3
Renters
8.2%
Age distribution
26.5%
14.4%
28.5%
13.4%
17.2%
Under 1826.5%
18–3414.4%
35–5428.5%
55–6413.4%
65+17.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.1%
White81.1%
Black11.2%
Hispanic3%
Asian3.5%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
21.5%
29.3%
45.6%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
91.8%
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Trussville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,070 → $123,275
up 14.1%
Population
25,027 → 26,673
up 6.6%
Renter share
7.9% → 8.2%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 45.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
41.6 → 40.3
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $108,070 in 2021 to $123,275 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 25,027 to 26,673 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change.

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By apartment size

Trussville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Trussville, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Trussville is $1,481/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,210/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,530/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,910/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($123,275/yr), Trussville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Trussville an affordable city for renters?

Trussville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,481/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($123,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Trussville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Trussville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,481/mo in Trussville. The local median household income is $123,275/yr, meaning the typical Trussville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Trussville?

Rent in Trussville has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Trussville rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Trussville is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #38 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,481/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Trussville?

Grayson Valley is nearby and more affordable at $1,344/mo, which is $137 less than Trussville.

What percentage of Trussville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.2% of Trussville households are renters, while 91.8% are owner-occupied. Trussville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Trussville rent compare to the national average?

Trussville's median rent of $1,481/mo is $484 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #38 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,481/mo, rent takes ~14% of Trussville's median household income ($123,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Trussville 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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