Studio Apartment Rent in Huntsville, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Huntsville, Alabama as of October 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,335 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Huntsville
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 Huntsville
Compare Huntsville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talladega | $560 |
| 2 | Jasper | $590 |
| 3 | Gadsden | $620 |
| 4 | Enterprise | $670 |
| 5 | Florence | $670 |
| 6 | Ozark | $670 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 8 | Clanton | $690 |
| 9 | Cullman | $700 |
| 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 | Orange Beach | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Huntsville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Huntsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 11.4 mi | $1,253 | +$317 (+34%) |
| Meridianville, AL | 11.5 mi | $1,180 | +$244 (+26%) |
| Owens Cross Roads, AL | 11.6 mi | $1,390 | +$454 (+49%) |
| Harvest, AL | 13 mi | $1,040 | +$104 (+11%) |
| New Market, AL | 19.5 mi | $920 | $-16 (-2%) |
| Athens, AL | 26.8 mi | $890 | $-46 (-5%) |
| Decatur, AL | 28.4 mi | $755 | $-181 (-19%) |
| Cullman, AL | 40.2 mi | $700 | $-236 (-25%) |
| Tullahoma, TN | 51 mi | $760 | $-176 (-19%) |
| Gadsden, AL | 65 mi | $620 | $-316 (-34%) |
| Manchester, TN | 65.1 mi | $810 | $-126 (-13%) |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 66.2 mi | $790 | $-146 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Huntsville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Huntsville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Huntsville, Alabama is $936 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,335.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Huntsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,440 ($3,120/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntsville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Huntsville's studio median of $936 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntsville rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 61 cities in Alabama with studio data, Huntsville ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Huntsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include New Market ($920), Athens ($890), Decatur ($755).