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Average Rent in Coffee County, AL Rents falling 10.0% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 54,231

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, Census, BLSMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

Coffee County, AL has rental prices ranging from $642/month to $1,325/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $653/month — 53% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $64,672/year, spending $653/month on a 1-bedroom represents 12% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Coffee County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $857/month, Coffee County ranks #22 most expensive of the 58 cities tracked in Alabama — more affordable than 90% of all US cities in our data.

The Coffee County Rental Market

The Coffee County, AL area has a population of about 54,231 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Coffee County, AL have fallen by $95/month (10.0%) over the past year, from $952 to $857. This rate of decrease is significant and reflects softening demand or increased inventory in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Coffee County, AL without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $26,120. The local median household income of $64,672 exceeds that threshold by $38,552, making Coffee County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Coffee County, AL has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$642
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$653
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$857
10.0% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,208
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,325
Affordable
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Is Coffee County, AL Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$34,280/year
Local median income: $64,672
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $857/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in ALlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Birmingham$998$1,144$1,267$1,583
Huntsville$928$1,071$1,248$1,609
Washington County$810$908$1,092$1,435
Mobile$812$908$1,094$1,441
Montgomery$848$888$1,055$1,345
Columbus$883$937$1,108$1,463

Rent or Buy in Coffee County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Coffee County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$857/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $857/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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