Rent in Rainsville, AL
A 2-bedroom in Rainsville, AL (ZIP 35986) typically rents for about $475 a month, with a range of $475–$921. Owner-occupied homes in DeKalb County pay about 0.32% 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 | $699 | $699 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $544 | $544–$704 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $475 | $475–$921 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,154 | $1,154 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,539 | $1,539 | 1 |
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).
Rainsville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Rainsville, AL?
- About $475 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $475–$921. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Rainsville, AL?
- About $544 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $544–$704. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Rainsville, AL?
- About $1,154 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,154. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Rainsville, AL?
- About $699 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $699. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Rainsville, AL?
- About $1,539 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,539. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Rainsville, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in DeKalb County pay a typical 0.32% 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 Rainsville rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).