What is the average apartment size in Cottondale?

The average size for a Cottondale, AL apartment is 775 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cottondale?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Cottondale is $886 per month, a 10.08% increase from last years average of $805.

What is the average apartment size in Cottondale?

The typical apartment in Cottondale offers about 775 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cottondale, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cottondale?

The typical rent budget in Cottondale ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cottondale?

In Cottondale, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cottondale is $886, a 10.08% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $805.

One-bedroom apartments provide 635 square feet for $866, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Cottondale, AL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$886	775 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$866	635 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cottondale, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Cottondale, AL have increased by 10.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $805 to $886.

What's the typical rent budget in Cottondale, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Cottondale, AL (61%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cottondale, AL?

270 or 21% of the households in Cottondale, AL are renter-occupied while 1,038 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Cottondale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cottondale	$886
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,251
Madison	$1,347
Mobile	$1,167
Bessemer	$1,004
Montgomery	$1,094
Tuscaloosa	$1,485
Hoover	$1,287
Vestavia Hills	$1,538
Auburn	$1,874
Homewood	$1,380
Hueytown, AL	$1,015
Pelham, AL	$1,522
Northport, AL	$1,085
Alabaster, AL	$1,334
Mountain Brook, AL	$1,898

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cottondale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.