Rent in Opelika, AL
Across Opelika's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,277 a month, with figures from $941–$1,277. The highest typical rent is in 36804 ($1,277) and the lowest in 36801 ($941). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lee County pay about 0.48% 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 | $891 | $891 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,167 | $712–$1,167 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,277 | $941–$1,277 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,126 | $1,039–$1,548 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,794 | $748–$1,794 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Opelika ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Opelika, AL?
- About $1,277 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $941–$1,277. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Opelika, AL?
- About $1,167 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $712–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Opelika, AL?
- About $1,126 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,039–$1,548. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Opelika, AL?
- About $891 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $891. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Opelika, AL?
- About $1,794 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $748–$1,794. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Opelika ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 36804 has the highest typical rent at $1,277 a month, and 36801 the lowest at $941.
- What is the property tax rate in Opelika, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lee County pay a typical 0.48% 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 Opelika rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).