Studio Apartment Rent in Helena, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Helena, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,913 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Helena
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 Helena
Compare Helena'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Helena.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Helena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer, AL | 7.9 mi | $890 | $-560 (-39%) |
| Montevallo, AL | 8.2 mi | $890 | $-560 (-39%) |
| Alabaster, AL | 8.4 mi | $1,120 | $-330 (-23%) |
| Hoover, AL | 9.6 mi | $1,270 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Pelham, AL | 12.4 mi | $1,220 | $-230 (-16%) |
| Mc Calla, AL | 12.8 mi | $930 | $-520 (-36%) |
| Midfield, AL | 13.5 mi | $910 | $-540 (-37%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 13.8 mi | $1,210 | $-240 (-17%) |
| Homewood, AL | 15.8 mi | $1,210 | $-240 (-17%) |
| Calera, AL | 16.6 mi | $1,290 | $-160 (-11%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 17.8 mi | $1,170 | $-280 (-19%) |
| Hueytown, AL | 18.8 mi | $1,010 | $-440 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Helena — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Helena?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Helena, Alabama is $1,450 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,913.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Helena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Helena expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Helena's studio median of $1,450 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Helena rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Helena ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Helena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bessemer ($890), Montevallo ($890), Alabaster ($1,120).