Studio Apartment Rent in Center Point, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Center Point, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,333 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Center Point
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 Center Point
Compare Center Point'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 | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Center Point.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Center Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant, AL | 4.6 mi | $890 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Pinson, AL | 6.7 mi | $1,000 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Irondale, AL | 7.9 mi | $950 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Fultondale, AL | 9 mi | $1,030 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Trussville, AL | 10 mi | $1,210 | +$290 (+32%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 10.8 mi | $1,042 | +$122 (+13%) |
| Leeds, AL | 13.4 mi | $900 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Forestdale, AL | 13.8 mi | $890 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Homewood, AL | 14.5 mi | $1,210 | +$290 (+32%) |
| Moody, AL | 15.1 mi | $1,090 | +$170 (+18%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 16.8 mi | $1,210 | +$290 (+32%) |
| Odenville, AL | 19.6 mi | $890 | $-30 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Center Point — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Center Point?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Center Point, Alabama is $920 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,333.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Center Point?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,800 ($3,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Center Point expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Center Point's studio median of $920 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Center Point rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Center Point ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Center Point?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tarrant ($890), Leeds ($900), Forestdale ($890).