salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,160 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 35 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hartselle?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hartselle
| Size | Hartselle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $551 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $633 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $804 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hartselle overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hartselle, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hartselle
Life in Hartselle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hartselle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $485 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $203,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hartselle, AL?
Renting in Hartselle costs a median of about $929 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Hartselle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,160 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hartselle cheap or expensive?
Hartselle is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $82,279. It ranks 35th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hartselle?
The median homeowner in Hartselle pays $623 a year in property taxes, about 0.31% of the median home value.
Is Hartselle more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hartselle?
The median home value in Hartselle is $203,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,847 people live in Hartselle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.