Rent in Phenix City, AL
Across Phenix City's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $946 a month, with figures from $857–$1,277. The highest typical rent is in 36868 ($1,212) and the lowest in 36869 ($857). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Russell County pay about 0.38% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,026 | $891–$1,056 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $755 | $612–$1,167 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $946 | $857–$1,277 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,208 | $1,115–$1,611 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,487 | $893–$1,876 | 4 |
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).
Phenix City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Phenix City, AL?
- About $946 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $857–$1,277. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Phenix City, AL?
- About $755 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $612–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Phenix City, AL?
- About $1,208 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,115–$1,611. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Phenix City, AL?
- About $1,026 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $891–$1,056. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Phenix City, AL?
- About $1,487 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $893–$1,876. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Phenix City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 36868 has the highest typical rent at $1,212 a month, and 36869 the lowest at $857.
- What is the property tax rate in Phenix City, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Russell County pay a typical 0.38% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Phenix City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).