Studio Rent · June 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Homewood, AL

$1,210/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Homewood, Alabama as of June 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,704 and +7% below the national studio median of $1,295.

Studio median
$1,210
June 2026
vs city overall
-29%
$1,704 city median
vs national
-7%
$1,295 US median
Alabama rank
#55
of 64 cities

Income needed for a studio in Homewood

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.

Annual income
$48,400
Monthly gross
$4,033
Hourly (full-time)
$23.27

Rent by apartment size in Homewood

Compare Homewood's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,210
1-Bedroom
$1,380
2-Bedroom
$1,530
3-Bedroom
$1,910
4+ Bedroom
$2,160

Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama

#CityStudio rent
1Jasper$590
2Gadsden$620
3Daleville$670
4Enterprise$670
5Florence$670
6Jacksonville$680
7Clanton$690
8Cullman$700
9Troy$750
10Decatur$755
11Oxford$760
12Opelika$765
13Saraland$780
14Dothan$783
15Muscle Shoals$790

Most expensive cities for a studio in Alabama

#CityStudio rent
1Helena$1,450
2Owens Cross Roads$1,390
3Calera$1,290
4Hoover$1,270
5Madison$1,253
6Pike Road$1,240
7Pelham$1,220
8Vestavia Hills$1,210
9Trussville$1,210
10Homewood (this page)$1,210
11Meridianville$1,180
12Spanish Fort$1,170
13Chelsea$1,170
14Fairhope$1,140
15Orange Beach$1,120

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Homewood.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Homewood
Vestavia Hills, AL3.6 mi$1,210
Birmingham, AL3.7 mi$1,042$-168 (-14%)
Hoover, AL6.4 mi$1,270+$60 (+5%)
Midfield, AL7.6 mi$910$-300 (-25%)
Fultondale, AL9.8 mi$1,030$-180 (-15%)
Tarrant, AL10.4 mi$890$-320 (-26%)
Irondale, AL11.1 mi$950$-260 (-21%)
Pelham, AL11.1 mi$1,220+$10 (+1%)
Bessemer, AL12.6 mi$890$-320 (-26%)
Center Point, AL14.5 mi$920$-290 (-24%)
Chelsea, AL14.8 mi$1,170$-40 (-3%)
Helena, AL15.8 mi$1,450+$240 (+20%)

Studio rent in Homewood — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Homewood?

As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Homewood, Alabama is $1,210 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,704.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Homewood?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.

Is Homewood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Homewood's studio median of $1,210 is +7% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Homewood rank for studio rent in Alabama?

Among the 64 cities in Alabama with studio data, Homewood ranks #55 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Homewood?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Birmingham ($1,042), Midfield ($910), Fultondale ($1,030).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Homewood, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (June 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.