The Heights at Monte Sano
1001 Heights Trl SE,
Brownsboro, AL 35741
$970 - $1,545
1-2 Beds
Scottsboro
Scottsboro, AL Area Guide
A calming atmosphere awaits on Guntersville Lake
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Nestled on Guntersville Lake, Scottsboro provides a quiet, wooded reprieve for Alabama residents. Water sports are a popular form of entertainment for Scottsboro locals, including boating, skiing, and swimming. Though this city has a rural feel because of the spacious neighborhoods and peaceful atmosphere, Scottsboro offers local amenities like supermarkets, restaurants, community parks, golf courses, and cozy apartment rentals.
Located about 40 miles east of Huntsville and 60 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee, residents of Scottsboro can enjoy more dining, shopping, and entertainment options in major metropolitan areas in both Alabama and Tennessee. With Highways 2, 79, 279, and 35, commuting into nearby areas is a breeze. After you’ve found your apartment in Scottsboro, check out nearby Lake Guntersville State Park for some lakeside fun in the sun.
Explore the City
Well-loved local shops are frequented by residents in Scottsboro's downtown area called "The Square."
Scottsboro is right next to the Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville.
The Jackson County Courthouse is an iconic landmark of Scottsboro.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scottsboro, AL is $813 for one bedroom, $917 for two bedrooms, and $1,158 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scottsboro has decreased by -7.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$813/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$4,587/month
935 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Scottsboro, AL is 10.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scottsboro is 43.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,158. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 9.8% more for utilities, and 20.9% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scottsboro, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Not bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
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Grades PK-12
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Grades PK-5
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Grades 6-8
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Grades PK-12
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Grades 9-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.