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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Playground
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Spacious apartment homes
  • Granite countertops
  • On site laundry facilities
  • Outdoor picnic areas

Location

520 E Pearl St, Jackson, AL 36545, USA
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Management

Cottonwood Estates

Leasing office

(251) 262-2304 ext. 2

Property Overview

Cottonwood Estates offers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, highlighted by a perfect price score and excellent marks for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Residents can enjoy spacious apartment homes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, on-site laundry, outdoor picnic areas, and a playground, plus convenient access to a nearby top-rated middle school and outdoor spaces. Its pet-friendly appeal is reinforced by proximity to pet supply stores and a value-per-square-foot ranking in the top tier for the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Cottonwood Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottonwood Estates has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Welcome to Cottonwood Estates - 2 Bed | 2 Bath2 bed2 bath1,067 sqft$799 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to Cottonwood Estates - 3 Bed | 2 Bath3 bed2 bath1,214 sqft$899 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Cottonwood Estates

Appliances

DishwasherFridge Dishwasher Stove
Microwave

Building

Cats OKClubhouse
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePicnic Area
Playground

Other

Water, Sewer, & Garbage
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Cottonwood Estates

Home Cottonwood Estates

Welcome to Cottonwood Estates in Jackson, Alabama. This peaceful community offers a comfortable place to call home with a friendly atmosphere and a location that keeps daily life simple and convenient. Our spacious apartment homes feature fresh renovations, including LVP flooring, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops that give each space a modern, updated feel. Whether you’re settling into your first home or looking for a place with more breathing room, Cottonwood Estates provides layouts designed for easy everyday living. Residents enjoy community amenities that add to the experience, such as a welcoming clubhouse, on site laundry facilities, a playground, and outdoor picnic areas perfect for relaxing or gathering with friends and family. Cottonwood Estates is located in the Clarke County School District and offers quick access to major Jackson employers like Boise Cascade, Packaging Corporation of America, Coastal Forest Products, and Jackson Medical Center. Comfortable living, updated interiors, and a convenient Jackson location come together at Cottonwood Estates. Your next home is waiting, so schedule a tour today and secure your spot while availability lasts.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Cottonwood Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottonwood Estates has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Cottonwood Estates
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.
Cottonwood Estates 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.
Cottonwood Estates goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cottonwood Estates 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.
Cottonwood Estates 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 Cottonwood Estates does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Cottonwood Estates is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Cottonwood Estates compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 56 sqft larger than other listings nearby

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $799.
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Schools near Cottonwood Estates

Gillmore Elementary School

133 mayton dr

jackson, AL, 36545

PK, K-2Public
B

Jackson Intermediate School

2950 hwy 43

jackson, AL, 36545

3-5Public
C+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Jackson near 520 E Pearl St

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 520 E Pearl St, Jackson

Groceries

0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

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