What is the average apartment size in Gadsden?

The average size for a Gadsden, AL apartment is 746 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gadsden?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Gadsden is $856 per month, a 0.01% increase from last year’s average of $856.

What is the average apartment size in Gadsden?

The typical apartment in Gadsden offers about 746 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gadsden, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gadsden?

In Gadsden, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gadsden is $856, a 0.01% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $856.

One-bedroom apartments provide 573 square feet for $884, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $898 offer 990 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,138 sq ft) for $941, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gadsden, AL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$856	746 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$884	573 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$898	990 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$941	1,138 sq. ft.

Gadsden, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Gadsden, AL have increased by 0.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $856 to $856.

Do most people rent or own in Gadsden, AL?

5,907 or 46% of the households in Gadsden, AL are renter-occupied while 7,035 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Gadsden, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Gadsden City	$856

How Gadsden Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gadsden	$856
Birmingham	$1,353
Huntsville	$1,235
Mobile	$1,152
Montgomery	$1,103
Hoover	$1,260
Tuscaloosa	$1,530
Madison	$1,360
Vestavia Hills	$1,541
Auburn	$1,942
Bessemer	$1,014
Anniston, AL	$887
Pell City, AL	$1,217
Jacksonville, AL	$1,385

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gadsden apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.