Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Gulf Shores, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Gulf Shores
$2,129/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Gulf Shores is $2,129 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $229 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gulf Shores
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gulf Shores rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gulf Shores, AL
Average rent prices in Gulf Shores have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
Gulf Shores, AL
Rent prices in Gulf Shores vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gulf Shores is $1,629, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Gulf Shores run $1,269 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,629.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,675 |  4% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,775 | 6% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 47% |
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 Gulf Shores, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,629 | 6% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | 34% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 4% | 5% | |
Rooms | $518 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
47%
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 Gulf Shores, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,629
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
34%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$518
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gulf Shores and Daphne by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gulf Shores
12%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gulf Shores, AL is 6% higher than the median rent in Daphne, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
10%$2,050
20%$1,900
11%$2,100
6%$1,950
10%$1,400
4%$2,200
$2,500
41%$2,050
33%$1,725
3%$1,950
2%$1,699
17%Discover rentals in Gulf Shores, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gulf Shores
6387 Schoel Ln, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,333–$3,517
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gulf Shores
5652 -A Dee St unit A, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
5652 Dee St #A, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
5994 Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2 baths
$5,960
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
609 Saint Andrews Dr #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
204 W 8th St #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
8933 Dolphin Ln #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,119–$2,264
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
204 W 8th St #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,333–$3,517
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
5994 Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2 baths
$5,960
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,119–$2,264
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,333–$3,517
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
412 Parkerman Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
824 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Price dropped $200House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,119–$2,264
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
204 W 8th St #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,333–$3,517
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
412 Parkerman Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gulf Shores, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Gulf Shores rental market.
How much is rent in Gulf Shores?
The average rent in Gulf Shores is $2,129 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gulf Shores?
Average rent prices in Gulf Shores have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Gulf Shores rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gulf Shores is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $229 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gulf Shores?
To comfortably afford rent in Gulf Shores, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gulf Shores?
January offers the lowest rents in Gulf Shores, with prices running approximately 27% lower than April, which sees the highest rent. Searching in January rather than spring months could result in better deals.
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).