At Whispering Acres, site rent starts at $450/month plus metered electric. Many residents should expect around $520 to $600/month for site rent plus typical electric. Side-by-side with 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery and Auburn.
See the Numbers ↓Depending on your RV, electric use, internet, insurance, maintenance, and lifestyle, the comparison with a 1-bedroom apartment in central Alabama can show meaningful monthly savings. Actual savings vary by individual situation.
If you already own your RV outright, the comparison gets uncomfortable fast. For many residents, the site rent plus typical metered electric total is about $520 to $600/month. Water, sewer, and trash are included in the $450 base site rent. Personal expenses are separate and vary by resident.
This page doesn’t cherry-pick the numbers. It shows the full picture, including the costs that RV living adds that traditional renting doesn’t — because if you’re seriously thinking about this, you deserve the honest math.
For a buyer’s-guide version of the same topic, read our breakdown of monthly RV park rental costs in Alabama. Retirees comparing fixed-income housing options may also want the guide on how Alabama retirees can save with long-term RV living.
Note: The comparison table includes estimated internet and RV insurance in its broader monthly living estimate. It does not include an RV payment, propane, maintenance, vehicle expenses, or other personal costs — which vary widely by individual situation.
All figures are estimated ranges based on current market rates and actual resident billing data. Apartment ranges reflect typical listings for a 1-bedroom unit in each market as of mid-2025.
Site rent is $450/month. Metered electric commonly runs about $70 to $150/month, so many residents should expect around $520 to $600/month for site rent plus typical electric. Your broader monthly living cost may be higher if you include internet, propane, RV insurance, RV payment, maintenance, or other personal expenses.
| Cost Item | ★ Whispering Acres | Montgomery 1BR Apt | Auburn 1BR Apt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Site Rent Electric billed separately | $450 | $950 – $1,100 | $1,100 – $1,300 |
| Typical Electric Metered usage, not included in site rent | $70 – $150 At-cost, no markup ($0.19–$0.21/kWh) |
$80 – $130 | $80 – $130 |
| Water, Sewer & Trash | Included ($0) | $40 – $60 | $40 – $60 |
| Internet Estimate, your own plan | $50 – $80 | $50 – $80 | $50 – $80 |
| Renter’s / RV Insurance | $30 – $60 Full-timer RV policy |
$15 – $25 Renter’s insurance |
$15 – $25 |
| Pet Fee Monthly | Included ($0) | $25 – $75 | $25 – $75 |
| Parking | Included ($0) | $0 – $75 Varies by property |
$0 – $50 |
| Gym / Fitness Access | On-site, included | $0 – $50 Separate membership |
$0 – $50 |
| Laundry | On-site, included | $20 – $60 If not in-unit |
$20 – $60 |
| Move-in / Security Deposit One-time, amortized over 12 months | $0 | +$79 – $92/mo Avg. 1-month deposit ÷ 12 |
+$92 – $108/mo Avg. 1-month deposit ÷ 12 |
| Broader Monthly Living Estimate Site rent, typical electric, internet, and insurance |
$600 – $740 | $1,259 – $1,697 | $1,422 – $1,838 |
The $600–$740 RV range is an estimated broader monthly RV living total that includes base site rent, typical metered electric, internet, and RV insurance. It does not include an RV payment, propane, maintenance, or other personal expenses. Apartment ranges come from Zillow, Apartments.com, and Rent.com listings in central Alabama, 2024–2025. RV electric is based on actual resident billing at $0.19–$0.21/kWh. Individual results vary.
The table shows money. This is what it doesn’t show.
The property is 54 acres. You have room to walk, let the dog run, and not feel like you’re stacked on top of a neighbor.
On-site, open to all residents. No membership, no license complications, just walk out and fish when you want.
Included in your site rent. No gym membership, no driving, no excuses.
On-site washer and dryer access. Beats paying per load at a laundromat or hauling equipment into your rig.
Mature pines, open pasture, walking paths through the back of the property. The kind of outdoor access you’d pay a premium for near any city.
Four on-site, distributed throughout the property. Sized for every resident. Alabama gets tornadoes. We took that seriously when we built. Here’s why storm shelters should factor into your RV park decision.
Keypad and app access control. Background checks on every resident. You know who your neighbors are.
No 12-month lease. No breaking-fee if life changes. 30-day notice and you’re out, clean and simple.
RV living isn’t free money. Here’s what the comparison table doesn’t include, and how to think about it.
If you’re financing an RV, that payment is your equivalent of a mortgage. Add it to your monthly cost. A $150,000 RV at 7% over 15 years runs about $1,350/month — which, combined with the site, actually still competes with owning a home. A used Class A in the $40,000–$80,000 range financed over 10 years runs $400–$800/month.
If you paid cash or finished paying off your rig, you do not have an RV loan payment to add. For many residents, the site plus typical electric total is about $520 to $600/month. If you add optional or personal costs like internet, RV insurance, propane, or maintenance reserves, your broader monthly living estimate may be higher.
RVs require maintenance: roof seals, slide-out systems, tires, plumbing. Budget $100–$300/month as a realistic reserve, especially on older units. This is real money. It’s also far less than the deferred maintenance cost of home ownership, and you’re not on the hook for the building you’re in — just your rig.
Breaking a 12-month apartment lease typically costs 2–3 months’ rent. At $1,100/month, that’s a $2,200–$3,300 penalty if your job changes, your relationship changes, or you just want to move. At Whispering Acres: 30 days’ notice, no fee.
Full-timer RV insurance is more expensive than a standard renter’s policy — expect $30–$75/month vs. $15–$25 for renters. Make sure your policy covers full-time occupancy; a standard RV policy may not.
No first-and-last, no damage deposit, no application fee at Whispering Acres. We do a background check. If you pass, you sign a month-to-month rental agreement and your first month starts. That’s it. No thousands upfront.
Full-time RV living isn’t right for everyone. It’s right for specific situations. Here are the ones that show up most often at Whispering Acres.
Social Security and a pension can go further when site rent plus typical electric is about $520 to $600/month instead of paying typical apartment costs. Many of our residents are retirees who sold their home, bought a quality used RV outright, and use the freed-up capital for travel and comfort — not a landlord’s mortgage.
If your job travels with your laptop, why are you paying city rent for a city you don’t need to be in? Rural internet has improved. Our residents use personal hotspots and fixed wireless successfully for full-time remote work.
Sold a house and haven’t bought the next one yet. Building, searching, or waiting for a market shift. Month-to-month means you’re not locked in while you figure it out, and you’re not burning money on an apartment during the gap.
Nurses, engineers, construction professionals, and others on assignment in central Alabama. A furnished, comfortable site with hookups beats a hotel or extended-stay for multi-month engagements.
Military transitions and PCS moves can leave families in limbo. Month-to-month, no deposit, veteran-owned and operated — Whispering Acres was built with this community in mind.
Not downsizing out of necessity — downsizing intentionally. Fewer possessions, lower overhead, more outdoor life, a real community. Some people choose this because the math makes sense and because the lifestyle fits.
“Rent is by the month at a very reasonable rate. This RV park is just what we were hoping for. It is in a quiet location only minutes from Tallassee downtown. Open enough to enjoy the view but with lots of mature pines for the country vibe.”
“My husband and I have been living here for a few months now. I have to say, we love it. The space to walk and explore is there and we have so many amenities that we have not had elsewhere. If you’re looking for a long-term campground, there is not a better place.”
“Peaceful, dog friendly — plus washer, dryer, and a workout room.”
“Robert and Rebecca are great people to work with. This campground rents by the month. No daily or weekly rates. We were there in a 41 foot Tiffin Allegro Bus. All of the sites are back in with plenty of space between each site.”
“We moved into the park about a week ago and we are extremely pleased with our new long term rental. The spaces are very wide keeping you from having neighbors right on top of you. It is meticulously kept and the owner is extremely helpful.”