Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Gulf Shores, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Gulf Shores
$2,056/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Gulf Shores is $2,056 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $106 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gulf Shores
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,915, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Gulf Shores run $1,298 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,054.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 |  6% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,319 | No Change | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,046 | No Change | 37% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 25% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,050 | 1% | 57% |
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 | $1,915 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $505 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,319
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,046
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
57%
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
$1,915
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$505
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
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gulf Shores, AL is 3% higher than the median rent in Daphne, AL.
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1%$2,210
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12%$1,788
63%$1,725
2%$1,750
5%$1,850
283%Discover rentals in Gulf Shores, AL
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Gulf Shores
6413 Schoel Ln #6413, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Gulf Shores
209 E 24th Ave #7, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gulf Shores
6413 Schoel Ln, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,352–$3,671
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gulf Shores
1509 Sandy Ln #1, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
5 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Mar 27
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
21h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,258
$3,812
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulf Shores
12475 State Highway 180 #68, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,044–$2,189
Apartment for rent
1d ago
20500 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,352–$3,671
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Gulf Shores
209 E 24th Ave #7, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Gulf Shores
615 W Beach Blvd #615, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
263 Preston Way #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,044–$2,189
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,974
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,385
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
263 Preston Way #NA, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
20050 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2 beds
2 baths
$2,044–$2,189
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,258
$3,812
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,290
$3,152
Price drop
Condo 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 $2,056 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gulf Shores?
Average rent prices in Gulf Shores have decreased by 2% 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 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $106 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 $82,000/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?
Gulf Shores, Alabama rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market averages across the city's available inventory.
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).