What is the average apartment size in Scottsboro?

The average size for a Scottsboro, AL apartment is 915 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 Scottsboro?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Scottsboro is $953 per month, a 3.04% decrease from last years average of $983.

What is the average apartment size in Scottsboro?

The typical apartment in Scottsboro offers about 915 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Scottsboro, AL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Scottsboro ranges from to per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Scottsboro?

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

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Scottsboro is $953, a 3.04% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $983.

One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $856, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $937 offer 943 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,201 sq ft) for $1,117, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Scottsboro, AL

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$953	915 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$856	675 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$937	943 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,117	1,201 sq. ft.

Scottsboro, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Scottsboro, AL have decreased by 3.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $983 to $953.

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

The largest share of rentals in Scottsboro, AL (53%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Scottsboro, AL?

2,061 or 33% of the households in Scottsboro, AL are renter-occupied while 4,277 or 67% are owner-occupied.

How Scottsboro Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
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
Arab, AL	$754
Albertville, AL	$721
Scottsboro	$953

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 Scottsboro 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.