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Orange Beach

Pop. 8,407·1st most expensive in Alabama·Rental market data updated monthly for Orange Beach, AL
Median rent (all units)
$2,533/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.6%
vs US Median
+$571
Rising (Monthly)
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Orange Beach · $2,533
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,533/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$101,000/yr
Local median income
$97,736/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Orange Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,290
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,450/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,533 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,396/yr
At $2,533/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orange Beach, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,407
Median income
$97,736
Median age
50.6
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
14.5%
18.4%
25.4%
18%
23.7%
Under 1814.5%
18–3418.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6418%
65+23.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
88.9%
White88.9%
Black3.9%
Hispanic4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
23.4%
33.7%
40.7%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+40.7%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Orange Beach, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,838 → $97,736
up 15.2%
Population
7,847 → 8,407
up 7.1%
Renter share
28.3% → 32.5%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 40.7%
-4.1 pts
Median age
53.5 → 50.6
-2.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $97,736 today, compared with $84,838 five years earlier. The population has grown by 7.1% since 2021, moving from about 7,847 residents to roughly 8,407. Renters now make up 32.5% of households, compared with 28.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.7% of adults here, versus 44.8% in 2021.

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Orange Beach rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Orange Beach. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Orange Beach, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Orange Beach is $2,533/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,790/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($97,736/yr), Orange Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange Beach an affordable city for renters?

Orange Beach is considered moderate for renters. At $2,533/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($97,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orange Beach slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Orange Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,533/mo in Orange Beach. The local median household income is $97,736/yr, meaning the typical Orange Beach household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orange Beach?

Rent in Orange Beach has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Orange Beach rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Orange Beach is one of the pricier cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #1 out of 70 tracked cities at $2,533/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Orange Beach?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Orange Beach ($2,533/mo): Cantonment ($1,610/mo), Pensacola ($1,677/mo), Foley ($1,710/mo).

What percentage of Orange Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of Orange Beach households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. Orange Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orange Beach rent compare to the national average?

Orange Beach's median rent of $2,533/mo is $571 (29%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #1 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,533/mo, rent takes ~31% of Orange Beach's median household income ($97,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orange Beach 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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