Sweetwater Apartments
21300 Cotton Creek Dr,
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
$1,124 - $1,795 | 1-3 Beds
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, AL
Area Guide
One of the most popular vacation spots on the Gulf Coast
Coastal
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Beach
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Tourism
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Family-Friendly
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Nightlife
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Restaurants
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Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores is a popular vacation destination, as well as a family-friendly beach town. The Gulf Shores Public Beach is a busy, yet relaxing retreat for swimming, sunbathing, and scenic walks on the shore. Gulf State Park features even more beaches, as well as trails, a golf course, tennis courts, and a fishing pier that features beautiful views of the ocean.
Along the shore, you’ll find laid-back, beachy restaurants and bars like Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Café, the Hangout, Shrimp Basket, and De Soto’s Seafood Kitchen. Although the sandy shoreline is a major attraction for Gulf Shores, there are other kid-friendly amenities around town like Johnnie Sims Park Pavilion, Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Apartments and single-family homes range from affordable to upscale in Gulf Shores, so there’s something for every renter.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gulf Shores, AL is $1,120 for a studio, $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,324 for two bedrooms, and $1,729 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gulf Shores has decreased by -8.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,187/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$2,992/month
2,472 Sq Ft
Transportation
36
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,062 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
589 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
768 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
- Gulf State Park
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
Airports
- Pensacola International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.