Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Anniston

Affordability in Anniston, AL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Anniston is $799 and the median household income is $46,668 annually, with renters making up 42% of occupied housing units. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can provide meaningful relief for renters whose budgets are stretched by market-rate costs.

Safety

According to the Anniston Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Anniston had a violent crime rate of 846 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Anniston

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Anniston scores a 2 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 1 out of 100. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Anniston is served by 17 schools across 3 districts -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Anniston

The median household income in Anniston is $46,668 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $799 per month, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise exceed a manageable share of that income. Anniston has 4 affordable housing properties with 267 total units tracked on Lease Lantern.

Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Anniston have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a property's leasing office whether flood insurance or mitigation measures are in place.