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Rental Market Trends in Gulf Shores, AL

What is the average rent in Gulf Shores, AL?

$1,190/month

Average Rent

775 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Gulf Shores, AL is $1,190 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Gulf Shores more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gulf Shores, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,190 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,330 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,846 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,190/month
775 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,330/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,846/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,035/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,708/month
1,731 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,214/month
2,349 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
1,004 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gulf Shores, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.7%, which averages out to $56 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Gulf Shores, AL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gulf Shores, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gulf Shores?

Based on current rent prices, Cypress Bend Village is the most affordable neighborhood in Gulf Shores.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cypress Bend Village
$1,459/month
717 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gulf Shores?

Based on current rent prices, Cypress Bend Village is the most expensive neighborhood in Gulf Shores.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cypress Bend Village
$1,459/month
717 Sq Ft

Which Gulf Shores neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Gulf Shores with the most apartments available is Cypress Bend Village .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cypress Bend Village
$1,459/month
717 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Gulf Shores is $1,190, you’ll want to make about $3,966 per month or $47,592 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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Gulf Shores, AL

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Gulf Shores, AL

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$1,421 - $2,237

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Sweetwater

21300 Cotton Creek Dr,
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

$1,159 - $1,569

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MAA Traditions

MAA Traditions

6061 Colonial Pky,
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

$1,168 - $4,043

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The Edison at the Shores

20215 Edison Ave,
Foley, AL 36535

$1,300 - $2,050

1-3 Beds

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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