What is the average apartment size in Phenix?

The average size for a Phenix, AL apartment is 1,087 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Phenix?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Phenix is $1,168 per month, a 1.02% increase from last year’s average of $1,156.

What is the average apartment size in Phenix?

The typical apartment in Phenix offers about 1,087 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Phenix, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Phenix?

The typical rent budget in Phenix ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Phenix?

In Phenix, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 22, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Phenix is $1,168, a 1.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,156.

One-bedroom apartments provide 806 square feet for $1,058, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,156 offer 1,140 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,347 sq ft) for $1,388, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Phenix, AL

Last updated: October 22, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,168	1,087 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,058	806 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,156	1,140 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,388	1,347 sq. ft.

Phenix, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Phenix, AL have increased by 1.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,156 to $1,168.

What's the typical rent budget in Phenix, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Phenix, AL (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Phenix, AL?

5,814 or 49% of the households in Phenix, AL are renter-occupied while 6,067 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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How Phenix Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Phenix	$1,168
Birmingham	$1,354
Hoover	$1,249
Bessemer	$1,099
Mobile	$1,154
Madison	$1,366
Huntsville	$1,251
Montgomery	$1,108
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Auburn	$1,852
Opelika, AL	$1,442
Phenix City, AL	$1,157
Fortson, GA	$1,708
Columbus, GA	$1,228
LaGrange, GA	$1,328

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Phenix apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.