Studio Apartment Rent in Daphne, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Daphne, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,556 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Daphne
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 Daphne
Compare Daphne'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Daphne.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Daphne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fort, AL | 6.5 mi | $1,170 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Fairhope, AL | 9 mi | $1,140 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Foley, AL | 18.1 mi | $950 | $-140 (-13%) |
| Mobile, AL | 20.5 mi | $836 | $-254 (-23%) |
| Saraland, AL | 24.1 mi | $780 | $-310 (-28%) |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 24.7 mi | $1,000 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Pensacola, FL | 42 mi | $1,193 | +$103 (+9%) |
| Pace, FL | 45.2 mi | $1,170 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 46.8 mi | $790 | $-300 (-28%) |
| Gautier, MS | 55.9 mi | $880 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 56.9 mi | $1,610 | +$520 (+48%) |
| Milton, FL | 61.8 mi | $1,235 | +$145 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Daphne — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Daphne?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Daphne, Alabama is $1,090 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,556.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Daphne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,600 ($3,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Daphne expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Daphne's studio median of $1,090 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Daphne rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Daphne ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Daphne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Foley ($950), Mobile ($836), Saraland ($780).