1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Alabaster, AL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alabaster, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,817 and +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Alabaster
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alabaster
Compare Alabaster's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Alabama
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Alabama
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $1,660 |
| 2 | Owens Cross Roads | $1,610 |
| 3 | Calera | $1,470 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,455 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,450 |
| 6 | Pelham | $1,400 |
| 7 | Meridianville | $1,400 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills | $1,380 |
| 9 | Trussville | $1,380 |
| 10 | Homewood | $1,380 |
| 11 | Chelsea | $1,350 |
| 12 | Pike Road | $1,300 |
| 13 | Alabaster (this page) | $1,280 |
| 14 | Spanish Fort | $1,260 |
| 15 | Moody | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Alabaster.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Alabaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevallo, AL | 8.2 mi | $1,000 | $-280 (-22%) |
| Pelham, AL | 8.3 mi | $1,400 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Helena, AL | 8.4 mi | $1,660 | +$380 (+30%) |
| Calera, AL | 9.1 mi | $1,470 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Hoover, AL | 11.4 mi | $1,455 | +$175 (+14%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 11.7 mi | $1,350 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 14.1 mi | $1,380 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Bessemer, AL | 15.2 mi | $1,010 | $-270 (-21%) |
| Homewood, AL | 17.3 mi | $1,380 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Midfield, AL | 18.6 mi | $1,040 | $-240 (-19%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 20.3 mi | $1,186 | $-94 (-7%) |
| Mc Calla, AL | 21 mi | $1,000 | $-280 (-22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Alabaster — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alabaster?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Alabaster, Alabama is $1,280 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,817.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Alabaster?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alabaster expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Alabaster's 1-bedroom median of $1,280 is +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alabaster rank for 1-bedroom rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with 1-bedroom data, Alabaster ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Alabaster?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Montevallo ($1,000), Bessemer ($1,010), Midfield ($1,040).