Rent in Cottondale, AL
A 2-bedroom in Cottondale, AL (ZIP 35453) typically rents for about $949 a month, with a range of $949–$1,165. Owner-occupied homes in Tuscaloosa County pay about 0.32% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $970 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $975 | $975 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $949 | $949–$1,165 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,063 | $1,063–$1,470 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,531 | $1,531 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Cottondale ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cottondale, AL?
- About $949 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $949–$1,165. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cottondale, AL?
- About $975 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $975. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cottondale, AL?
- About $1,063 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,063–$1,470. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cottondale, AL?
- About $970 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $970. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cottondale, AL?
- About $1,531 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,531. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Cottondale, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Tuscaloosa County pay a typical 0.32% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Cottondale rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).