Studio Apartment Rent in Dothan, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Dothan, Alabama as of August 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,264 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Dothan
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 Dothan
Compare Dothan's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talladega | $560 |
| 2 | Jasper | $590 |
| 3 | Gadsden | $620 |
| 4 | Enterprise | $670 |
| 5 | Florence | $670 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 7 | Clanton | $690 |
| 8 | Cullman | $700 |
| 9 | Troy | $750 |
| 10 | Decatur | $755 |
| 11 | Oxford | $760 |
| 12 | Opelika | $765 |
| 13 | Saraland | $780 |
| 14 | Dothan (this page) | $783 |
| 15 | Chickasaw | $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 | Orange Beach | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Dothan.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Dothan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise, AL | 30.6 mi | $670 | $-113 (-14%) |
| Troy, AL | 58 mi | $750 | $-33 (-4%) |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 68.2 mi | $1,550 | +$767 (+98%) |
| Freeport, FL | 69.1 mi | $940 | +$157 (+20%) |
| Panama City, FL | 71.5 mi | $1,270 | +$487 (+62%) |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 72.9 mi | $1,553 | +$770 (+98%) |
| Callaway, FL | 73.1 mi | $1,116 | +$333 (+43%) |
| Inlet Beach, FL | 75.3 mi | $1,430 | +$647 (+83%) |
| Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 78 mi | $1,360 | +$577 (+74%) |
| Crestview, FL | 81.8 mi | $1,120 | +$337 (+43%) |
| Niceville, FL | 85 mi | $1,440 | +$657 (+84%) |
| Pike Road, AL | 87.6 mi | $1,240 | +$457 (+58%) |
Studio rent in Dothan — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Dothan?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Dothan, Alabama is $783 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,264.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Dothan?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,320 ($2,610/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dothan expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Dothan's studio median of $783 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dothan rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Dothan ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Dothan?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Enterprise ($670), Troy ($750).