Apartments for Rent in Gulf Shores, AL

Prices and availability in Gulf Shores, AL were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Gulf Shores, AL are: Allier Gulf Shores, Villas at Bon Secour, MAA Traditions, Regency Place and 3925 Stafford Boulevard.

The average rent in Gulf Shores, AL is $1,389.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gulf Shores, AL is between $999 and $2,357.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Gulf Shores, AL is between $1,299 and $2,948.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Gulf Shores, AL is between $1,375 and $5,500.

In Gulf Shores, 29% of the residents are renting compared to 71% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Gulf Shores's rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Gulf Shores are about 17 years old, on average. Of these, 83% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Gulf Shores come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 28% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 50% of all rentals in Gulf Shores. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.