What is the average apartment size in Gulf Shores?

The average size for a Gulf Shores, AL apartment is 1,045 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 Gulf Shores?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Gulf Shores is $1,461 per month, a 5.05% increase from last years average of $1,391.

What is the average apartment size in Gulf Shores?

The typical apartment in Gulf Shores offers about 1,045 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gulf Shores, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gulf Shores?

The typical rent budget in Gulf Shores ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gulf Shores?

In Gulf Shores, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gulf Shores is $1,461, a 5.05% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,391.

One-bedroom apartments provide 770 square feet for $1,253, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,501 offer 1,080 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,315 sq ft) for $1,640, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gulf Shores, AL

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,461	1,045 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,253	770 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,501	1,080 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,640	1,315 sq. ft.

Gulf Shores, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Gulf Shores, AL have increased by 5.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,391 to $1,461.

What's the typical rent budget in Gulf Shores, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Gulf Shores, AL (51%) 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 Gulf Shores, AL?

2,412 or 33% of the households in Gulf Shores, AL are renter-occupied while 4,850 or 67% are owner-occupied.

How Gulf Shores Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gulf Shores	$1,461
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
Pensacola, FL	$1,460
Foley, AL	$1,507
Daphne, AL	$1,384
Fairhope, AL	$1,558
Orange Beach, AL	$1,763
Gautier, MS	$1,161
Milton, FL	$1,455
Pascagoula, MS	$993
Spanish Fort, AL	$1,592
Saraland, AL	$1,263

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 Gulf Shores 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.