Studio Apartment Rent in Gulf Shores, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gulf Shores, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $1,830 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gulf Shores
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 Gulf Shores
Compare Gulf Shores'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gulf Shores.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gulf Shores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley, AL | 8.1 mi | $950 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Fairhope, AL | 16.4 mi | $1,140 | +$140 (+14%) |
| Daphne, AL | 24.7 mi | $1,090 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 31.2 mi | $1,170 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Pensacola, FL | 35.3 mi | $1,193 | +$193 (+19%) |
| Mobile, AL | 38.9 mi | $836 | $-164 (-16%) |
| Pace, FL | 46.7 mi | $1,170 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Saraland, AL | 47.4 mi | $780 | $-220 (-22%) |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 47.4 mi | $1,610 | +$610 (+61%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 51.3 mi | $790 | $-210 (-21%) |
| Navarre, FL | 61.1 mi | $1,670 | +$670 (+67%) |
| Milton, FL | 61.5 mi | $1,235 | +$235 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Gulf Shores — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gulf Shores?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gulf Shores, Alabama is $1,000 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $1,830.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gulf Shores?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gulf Shores expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gulf Shores's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gulf Shores rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Gulf Shores ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gulf Shores?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Foley ($950), Mobile ($836), Saraland ($780).