What is the average apartment size in Rainbow City?

The average size for a Rainbow City, AL apartment is 887 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 Rainbow City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Rainbow City is $1,091 per month, a 7.06% increase from last year’s average of $1,019.

What is the average apartment size in Rainbow City?

The typical apartment in Rainbow City offers about 887 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rainbow City, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rainbow City?

The typical rent budget in Rainbow City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 68% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rainbow City?

In Rainbow City, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 23, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rainbow City is $1,091, a 7.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,019.

One-bedroom apartments provide 658 square feet for $791, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,142 offer 903 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,123 sq ft) for $1,150, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rainbow City, AL

Last updated: October 23, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,091	887 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$791	658 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,142	903 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,150	1,123 sq. ft.

Rainbow City, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Rainbow City, AL have increased by 7.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,019 to $1,091.

What's the typical rent budget in Rainbow City, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Rainbow City, AL (68%) 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 Rainbow City, AL?

1,393 or 36% of the households in Rainbow City, AL are renter-occupied while 2,484 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Rainbow City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Hoover	$1,249
Bessemer	$1,099
Birmingham	$1,354
Mobile	$1,154
Madison	$1,366
Montgomery	$1,108
Huntsville	$1,251
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Auburn	$1,852
Leeds, AL	$1,066
Trussville, AL	$1,347
Moody, AL	$1,142
Pell City, AL	$1,189
Anniston, AL	$900
Rainbow City	$1,091

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 Rainbow City 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.