The Heights at Monte Sano
1001 Heights Trl SE,
Brownsboro, AL 35741
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Rental Market Trends in Scottsboro, AL
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Scottsboro, AL is $815/month.
Rent in Scottsboro is 51% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$815/month
Average Rent
688 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.2%
Change / Year
204
Available Apartments
Scottsboro rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Scottsboro average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Scottsboro average $815 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Scottsboro average $920 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Scottsboro average $1,152 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Scottsboro, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Scottsboro, AL
July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
50%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$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 Scottsboro, AL?
Because the average rent in Scottsboro is $815, you’ll want to make about $2,716 per month or $32,592 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Scottsboro, AL is 11.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scottsboro is 42.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,152. You can expect to pay 4.3% less for groceries, 8.6% more for utilities, and 20.9% more for transportation.
How does Scottsboro, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Scottsboro, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Scottsboro?
The average rent in Scottsboro is $815 per month, which is 51.0% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Scottsboro?
The average rent for a house in Scottsboro, AL is $1,688 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Scottsboro?
Rents in Scottsboro, AL are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $2 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Scottsboro?
In Scottsboro, AL, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.