Studio Apartment Rent in Alabaster, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alabaster, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,817 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alabaster
Compare Alabaster's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper | $590 |
| 2 | Gadsden | $620 |
| 3 | Daleville | $670 |
| 4 | Enterprise | $670 |
| 5 | Florence | $670 |
| 6 | Ozark | $670 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 8 | Cullman | $700 |
| 9 | Troy | $750 |
| 10 | Decatur | $755 |
| 11 | Oxford | $760 |
| 12 | Opelika | $765 |
| 13 | Saraland | $780 |
| 14 | Dothan | $783 |
| 15 | Muscle Shoals | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $1,450 |
| 2 | Owens Cross Roads | $1,390 |
| 3 | Calera | $1,290 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,270 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,253 |
| 6 | Pike Road | $1,240 |
| 7 | Pelham | $1,220 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills | $1,210 |
| 9 | Trussville | $1,210 |
| 10 | Homewood | $1,210 |
| 11 | Meridianville | $1,180 |
| 12 | Spanish Fort | $1,170 |
| 13 | Chelsea | $1,170 |
| 14 | Fairhope | $1,140 |
| 15 | Alabaster (this page) | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alabaster.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alabaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevallo, AL | 8.2 mi | $890 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Pelham, AL | 8.3 mi | $1,220 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Helena, AL | 8.4 mi | $1,450 | +$330 (+29%) |
| Calera, AL | 9.1 mi | $1,290 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Hoover, AL | 11.4 mi | $1,270 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 11.7 mi | $1,170 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 14.1 mi | $1,210 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Bessemer, AL | 15.2 mi | $890 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Homewood, AL | 17.3 mi | $1,210 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Midfield, AL | 18.6 mi | $910 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 20.3 mi | $1,042 | $-78 (-7%) |
| Mc Calla, AL | 21 mi | $930 | $-190 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Alabaster — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alabaster?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alabaster, Alabama is $1,120 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,817.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alabaster?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alabaster expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alabaster's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alabaster rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Alabaster ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alabaster?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Montevallo ($890), Bessemer ($890), Midfield ($910).