The Watts
7235 US-431,
Huntsville, AL 35763
$1,269 - $2,450 | 1-3 Beds
Scottsboro
Scottsboro, AL
Area Guide
A calming atmosphere awaits on Guntersville Lake
Rural
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Affordable
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Safe
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Family-Friendly
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Laid-Back
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Lake
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Nestled on Guntersville Lake, Scottsboro provides a quiet, wooded reprieve for Alabama residents. Water sports are a popular form of entertainment for Scottsboro locals, including boating, skiing, and swimming. Though this city has a rural feel because of the spacious neighborhoods and peaceful atmosphere, Scottsboro offers local amenities like supermarkets, restaurants, community parks, golf courses, and cozy apartment rentals.
Located about 40 miles east of Huntsville and 60 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee, residents of Scottsboro can enjoy more dining, shopping, and entertainment options in major metropolitan areas in both Alabama and Tennessee. With Highways 2, 79, 279, and 35, commuting into nearby areas is a breeze. After you’ve found your apartment in Scottsboro, check out nearby Lake Guntersville State Park for some lakeside fun in the sun.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Scottsboro, AL is $878 for one bedroom, $927 for two bedrooms, and $1,181 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scottsboro has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
680 Sq Ft
House
$1,972/month
922 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,679/month
183 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Scottsboro, AL is 10.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scottsboro is 45.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,181. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 10.4% more for utilities, and 20.9% more for transportation.
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Transportation
27
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
31
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
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-K
235 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-12
567 Students
8
Public
Grades 1-3
542 Students
8
Public
Grades 4-6
521 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-4
298 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades PK-12
567 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-8
379 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-12
567 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
739 Students
6
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Methodology
† 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.