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Rental Market Trends in Cottondale, AL

What is the average rent in Cottondale, AL?

$960/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Cottondale, AL is $960 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Cottondale more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cottondale, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $960 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $903 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$960/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$903/month
928 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cottondale, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Cottondale, AL
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cottondale, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cottondale, AL?

Because the average rent in Cottondale is $960, you’ll want to make about $3,200 per month or $38,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Cottondale, AL

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Eddins Estates Apartments

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5350 Ken Sealy Dr,
Cottondale, AL 35453

1-2 Beds | $899 - $1,020

1370 Hurricane Rd

1370 Hurricane Rd

1370 Hurricane Rd,
Cottondale, AL 35453

1 Bed | $850

1720 Hurricane Rd

1720 Hurricane Rd

1720 Hurricane Rd,
Cottondale, AL 35453

3 Beds | $1,100

5360 University Gardens Dr

5360 University Gardens Dr

5360 University Gardens Dr,
Cottondale, AL 35453

3 Beds | $1,800

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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