Studio Apartment Rent in Gadsden, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gadsden, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $831 and +52% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gadsden
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 Gadsden
Compare Gadsden's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper | $590 |
| 2 | Gadsden (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Gadsden.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gadsden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, AL | 17.3 mi | $680 | +$60 (+10%) |
| Anniston, AL | 29.8 mi | $830 | +$210 (+34%) |
| Oxford, AL | 32.9 mi | $760 | +$140 (+23%) |
| Odenville, AL | 42.9 mi | $890 | +$270 (+44%) |
| Moody, AL | 49.4 mi | $1,090 | +$470 (+76%) |
| Trussville, AL | 51.2 mi | $1,210 | +$590 (+95%) |
| Rome, GA | 51.6 mi | $820 | +$200 (+32%) |
| Owens Cross Roads, AL | 53.7 mi | $1,390 | +$770 (+124%) |
| Pinson, AL | 54.4 mi | $1,000 | +$380 (+61%) |
| Leeds, AL | 55.8 mi | $900 | +$280 (+45%) |
| Cullman, AL | 57.3 mi | $700 | +$80 (+13%) |
| Bremen, GA | 59 mi | $810 | +$190 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Gadsden — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gadsden?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gadsden, Alabama is $620 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $831.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gadsden?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $24,800 ($2,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $11.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gadsden expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gadsden's studio median of $620 is +52% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gadsden rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Gadsden ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gadsden?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Gadsden.