What is the average apartment size in Orange Beach?

The average size for a Orange Beach, AL apartment is 1,285 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 Orange Beach?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Orange Beach is $1,782 per month, a 1.14% decrease from last year’s average of $1,803.

What is the average apartment size in Orange Beach?

The typical apartment in Orange Beach offers about 1,285 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Orange Beach, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Orange Beach?

The typical rent budget in Orange Beach ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Orange Beach?

In Orange Beach, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Orange Beach is $1,782, a 1.14% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,803.

One-bedroom apartments provide 848 square feet for $1,347, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,688 offer 1,210 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,597 sq ft) for $2,165, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Orange Beach, AL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,782	1,285 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,347	848 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,688	1,210 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,165	1,597 sq. ft.

Orange Beach, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Orange Beach, AL have decreased by 1.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,803 to $1,782.

What's the typical rent budget in Orange Beach, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Orange Beach, AL (39%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Orange Beach, AL?

1,431 or 36% of the households in Orange Beach, AL are renter-occupied while 2,500 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Orange Beach Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Orange Beach	$1,782
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Hoover	$1,249
Birmingham	$1,354
Madison	$1,366
Huntsville	$1,251
Mobile	$1,154
Montgomery	$1,108
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Auburn	$1,852
Foley, AL	$1,499
Daphne, AL	$1,374
Fairhope, AL	$1,528
Spanish Fort, AL	$1,524
Gulf Shores, AL	$1,483
Fort Walton Beach, FL	$1,600
Milton, FL	$1,443
Pensacola, FL	$1,460
Pascagoula, MS	$942

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 Orange Beach 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.