5+ Days Ago
Location
1463 Sutton Bridge Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906, USA
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Property Overview
Golden Rod Apartments is a highly rated community with an overall expert score of 8.5/10, offering exceptional value for money and ranking in the 83rd percentile for price compared to similar properties. With top-tier ratings for price (10/10), amenities (9/10), and location (9/10), it delivers strong convenience and quality of life, while a solid trustworthiness score of 7/10 reflects transparent, detailed information for prospective renters.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| Golden Rod Apartments - Unit... | 1 bed | 1 bath | $750 /mo | ||||
| Golden Rod Apartments - Unit... | 2 bed | 1 bath | 860 sqft | $850 /mo |
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Amenities for Golden Rod Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Aircon |
| Heat | Hot Water |
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| On-Site Management |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Application Fee
Per-applicant. Agent application fee.
$35
REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
|---|
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About Golden Rod Apartments
Golden Rod Apartments cost $750–$850 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site management and on-site laundry. Located at 1463 Sutton Bridge Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906, USA, Golden Rod Apartments has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Rainbow City, renting an apartment at Golden Rod Apartments is 11% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Rainbow City include but are not limited to: 117 Brown Ave, 745 Walnut St, 842 842 and 846 Chestnut St
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Golden Rod Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Golden Rod Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Golden Rod Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Golden Rod Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including on-site management. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Golden Rod Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Golden Rod Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Golden Rod Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Golden Rod Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Golden Rod Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 4 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Rainbow City
1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Rainbow City.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Golden Rod Apartments to be 11% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Rainbow City.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Rainbow City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $750 |
| August 2024 | $730 |
| September 2024 | $707 |
| October 2024 | $735 |
| November 2024 | $750 |
| December 2024 | $742 |
| January 2025 | $823 |
| February 2025 | $722 |
| March 2025 | $742 |
| April 2025 | $738 |
| May 2025 | $738 |
| June 2025 | $741 |
| July 2025 | $735 |
| August 2025 | $728 |
| September 2025 | $725 |
| October 2025 | $734 |
| November 2025 | $747 |
| December 2025 | $728 |
| January 2026 | $725 |
| February 2026 | $728 |
| March 2026 | $725 |
| April 2026 | $750 |
| May 2026 | $750 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1463 Sutton Bridge Rd?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$30,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $750.
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Schools near Golden Rod Apartments
John S. Jones Elementary School
301 lumley rd
rainbow city, AL, 35906
PK, K-5Public
A-
Southside High School
2361 school dr
southside, AL, 35907
PK, 9-12Public
B
Gaston Elementary School
4550 us hwy 411
gadsden, AL, 35901
PK, K-6Public
B
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
410 roy dr
ashville, AL, 36265
K-12Public
C+
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Neighborhood
Getting around Rainbow City near 1463 Sutton Bridge Rd
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 1463 Sutton Bridge Rd, Rainbow City
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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