Studio Apartment Rent in Cullman, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cullman, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $1,563 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cullman
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 Cullman
Compare Cullman'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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Cullman.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cullman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinson, AL | 29.9 mi | $1,000 | +$300 (+43%) |
| Decatur, AL | 33.2 mi | $755 | +$55 (+8%) |
| Center Point, AL | 34.8 mi | $920 | +$220 (+31%) |
| Trussville, AL | 36.8 mi | $1,210 | +$510 (+73%) |
| Tarrant, AL | 37.5 mi | $890 | +$190 (+27%) |
| Fultondale, AL | 37.8 mi | $1,030 | +$330 (+47%) |
| Owens Cross Roads, AL | 38.4 mi | $1,390 | +$690 (+99%) |
| Madison, AL | 38.8 mi | $1,253 | +$553 (+79%) |
| Huntsville, AL | 40.2 mi | $936 | +$236 (+34%) |
| Odenville, AL | 40.6 mi | $890 | +$190 (+27%) |
| Forestdale, AL | 40.7 mi | $890 | +$190 (+27%) |
| Adamsville, AL | 41.8 mi | $920 | +$220 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Cullman — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cullman?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cullman, Alabama is $700 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $1,563.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cullman?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cullman expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cullman's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cullman rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Cullman ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cullman?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Cullman.