Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Gulf Shores, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Gulf Shores
$2,000/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Gulf Shores is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gulf Shores
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Gulf Shores run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,044.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,249 | 1% | 56% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 11% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 13% | 31% |
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 | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $518 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
56%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
31%
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
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
14%
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
5%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gulf Shores, AL is equal to the median rent in Daphne, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,000
11%$2,000
11%$1,900
19%$2,097
13%$1,895
8%$1,400
4%$2,172
$2,250
44%$2,000
37%$1,750
1%$2,045
12%$2,100
40%Discover rentals in Gulf Shores, AL
3d ago
435 E Canal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,425
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
Condo for rent in Gulf Shores
1517 Regency Rd #135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
609 Saint Andrews Dr #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
632 Magnolia Cir, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gulf Shores
455 E Beach Blvd #1506, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gulf Shores
1517 Regency Rd #71, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
23h ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,794–$1,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,399–$3,549
Apartment for rent
3d ago
435 E Canal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
4 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,363
$1,871
Price drop
Condo for rent
23h ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,794–$1,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,399–$3,549
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gulf Shores
501 Cotton Creek Dr #804, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,794–$1,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,363
$1,871
Price drop
Condo for rent
3d ago
435 E Canal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gulf Shores
501 Cotton Creek Dr #804, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
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 $2,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gulf Shores?
Average rent prices in Gulf Shores have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.
How does Gulf Shores rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gulf Shores is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 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 $80,000/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).