Studio Apartment Rent in Fultondale, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fultondale, Alabama as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,463 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fultondale
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 Fultondale
Compare Fultondale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fultondale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fultondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant, AL | 4.9 mi | $890 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 7.7 mi | $1,042 | +$12 (+1%) |
| Center Point, AL | 9 mi | $920 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Homewood, AL | 9.8 mi | $1,210 | +$180 (+17%) |
| Fairfield, AL | 11 mi | $910 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Adamsville, AL | 11.7 mi | $920 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Irondale, AL | 12 mi | $950 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Midfield, AL | 12.2 mi | $910 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 13.3 mi | $1,210 | +$180 (+17%) |
| Hoover, AL | 16 mi | $1,270 | +$240 (+23%) |
| Trussville, AL | 18.8 mi | $1,210 | +$180 (+17%) |
| Bessemer, AL | 19.1 mi | $890 | $-140 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Fultondale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fultondale?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fultondale, Alabama is $1,030 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,463.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fultondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fultondale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fultondale's studio median of $1,030 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fultondale rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Fultondale ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fultondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tarrant ($890), Center Point ($920), Fairfield ($910).