Studio Apartment Rent in Foley, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Foley, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,707 and +26% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Foley
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 Foley
Compare Foley'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Foley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Foley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores, AL | 8.1 mi | $1,000 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Fairhope, AL | 11.4 mi | $1,140 | +$190 (+20%) |
| Daphne, AL | 18.1 mi | $1,090 | +$140 (+15%) |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 24.4 mi | $1,170 | +$220 (+23%) |
| Pensacola, FL | 31.8 mi | $1,193 | +$243 (+26%) |
| Mobile, AL | 35.1 mi | $836 | $-114 (-12%) |
| Pace, FL | 41 mi | $1,170 | +$220 (+23%) |
| Saraland, AL | 41.9 mi | $780 | $-170 (-18%) |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 45.3 mi | $1,610 | +$660 (+69%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 52.6 mi | $790 | $-160 (-17%) |
| Milton, FL | 56.6 mi | $1,235 | +$285 (+30%) |
| Navarre, FL | 58.6 mi | $1,670 | +$720 (+76%) |
Studio rent in Foley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Foley?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Foley, Alabama is $950 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,707.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Foley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Foley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Foley's studio median of $950 is +26% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Foley rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Foley ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Foley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mobile ($836), Saraland ($780), Pascagoula ($790).