Rent in Gardendale, AL
A 2-bedroom in Gardendale, AL (ZIP 35071) typically rents for about $1,384 a month, with a range of $1,308–$1,460. Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 0.59% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,177–$1,250 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,340 | $1,263–$1,340 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,384 | $1,308–$1,460 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,449 | $1,068–$1,830 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,060 | $1,941–$2,060 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Gardendale ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Gardendale, AL?
- About $1,384 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,308–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Gardendale, AL?
- About $1,340 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,263–$1,340. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Gardendale, AL?
- About $1,449 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,068–$1,830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Gardendale, AL?
- About $1,250 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,177–$1,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Gardendale, AL?
- About $2,060 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,941–$2,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Gardendale, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay a typical 0.59% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Gardendale rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).