Boaz, AL Homes for Rent

Boaz, located on the Sand Mountain plateau in Northeast Alabama’s Marshall County, has a population of over 10,000 residents. Historically known for its outlet stores in the 1980s, the city has transitioned to a community where many work in automotive and rail manufacturing industries. Boaz is close to Albertville, a shopping and recreation hub, and Guntersville, a vacation destination on Guntersville Lake. U.S. Route 431 runs through Boaz, providing convenient travel to Albertville, about 5 miles away, and Guntersville, around 15 miles away. Huntsville is nearly 55 miles northwest, and Huntsville International Airport is about 70 miles away. Boaz City Schools and Boaz Middle School are highly rated, serving nearly 2,500 students. The city hosts events like Possum Day at Old Mill Park and the Boaz Harvest Festival each October. Recreational facilities include the Boaz Recreation Center with a gymnasium and competition-size pool, and Old Mill Park with a walking track, splash pad, and amphitheater. The Emporium South mall offers antique vendors and home goods stores, while dining options range from local favorites like Boaz Cafe and Mill Street Deli to chain restaurants. Boaz enjoys a cooler climate than the rest of Alabama, though summers are long and humid, and winters are short but wet. The area has a high risk of tornadoes and a moderate risk of ice storms and lightning.