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ZIP 36830

Part of Auburn, AL
Pop. 49,292·Lee County·15th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,835/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$130
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ZIP 36830 · $1,835
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,380/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,020/yr
At $1,835/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateAL
CountyLee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36830 (Auburn, AL) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 64.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,292
Median income
$70,188
Median age
33.3
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
18.8%
33.7%
24.4%
13.7%
Under 1818.8%
18–3433.7%
35–5424.4%
55–649.5%
65+13.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
12.9%
White69.8%
Black12.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian9.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
12.1%
19.4%
64.7%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+64.7%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36830 in Auburn, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,273 → $1,835
up 44.1%
Income
$63,012 → $70,188
up 11.4%
Population
48,282 → 49,292
up 2.1%
Renter share
46.2% → 43.6%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
60% → 64.7%
+4.7 pts
Median age
32.5 → 33.3
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 36830 in Auburn, AL paid around $1,273 a month. That figure now sits near $1,835, up 44.1% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $63,012 to $70,188 across the same window, up 11.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36830 in Auburn, AL adding about 1,010 residents over the five-year window, up 2.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 46.2% to 43.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60% to 64.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 36830 in Auburn, AL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36830 covers Auburn, AL. The median rent here is $1,835/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($70,188/yr), ZIP 36830 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36830?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36830 (Auburn, AL) is $1,835. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36830 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36830's median rent of $1,835/mo is $130 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36830 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36830 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #15 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,835/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36830?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,835/mo in ZIP 36830. The local median household income is $70,188/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36830?

Rent in ZIP 36830 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36830 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36830 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,835/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($70,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36830 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36830 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of ZIP 36830 households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36830 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36830 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 36830 is pricier than Auburn as a whole. At $1,835/mo, it's $13 above the Auburn citywide median of $1,822/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36830 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36830 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,835/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 36830's median household income ($70,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36830 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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