Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Cottondale, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Cottondale

$1,050/mo

decreased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottondale is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottondale

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottondale rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cottondale, AL

Average rent prices in Cottondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cottondale, AL

Rent prices in Cottondale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottondale is $967, whereas a house costs $1,520. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottondale run $870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $990.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$849

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,023

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,450

9%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,075

2%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$849

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,023

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cottondale, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cottondale, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cottondale and Branchville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cottondale

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,715
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottondale, AL is 39% lower than the median rent in Branchville, AL.

Discover rentals in Cottondale, AL

12889 Holt Peterson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottondale

3 beds

2 baths

$1,170

House for rent

Available Jun 22

2224 Redtop Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cottondale

2224 Redtop Avenue - 10

2224 Redtop Ave #10, Cottondale, AL 35453

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 4

2224 Redtop Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cottondale

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 4

14347 Ashborough Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

6h ago

House for rent in Cottondale

Cozy 3 Bedroom Home on Ashborough Dr.

14347 Ashborough Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,545

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cottondale, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cottondale rental market.

How much is rent in Cottondale?

The average rent in Cottondale is $1,050 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottondale?

Average rent prices in Cottondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

How does Cottondale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottondale is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cottondale?

To comfortably afford rent in Cottondale, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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