Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Cottondale, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Cottondale
$1,245/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Cottondale is $1,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cottondale
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cottondale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cottondale, AL
Average rent prices in Cottondale have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,139, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottondale run $970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $970 | - |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,070 | No Change | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 54% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cottondale, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,139 | No Change | 20% | |
Condos | $1,200 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | 16% | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$970
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,070
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
54%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cottondale, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,139
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
16%
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
34%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cottondale, AL is 23% lower than the median rent in Branchville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%Discover rentals in Cottondale, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottondale
2224 Redtop Ave #10, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottondale
5430 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottondale
5425 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottondale
2224 Redtop Ave #10, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottondale
5430 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottondale
13660 Hidden Valley Rd, Cottondale, AL 35453
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottondale
2224 Redtop Ave #10, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottondale
5430 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottondale
5425 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottondale
2224 Redtop Ave #10, Cottondale, AL 35453
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
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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 $1,245 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cottondale?
Average rent prices in Cottondale have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Cottondale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cottondale is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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 $50,000/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).