Studio Apartment Rent in Irondale, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Irondale, Alabama as of June 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $2,187 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Irondale
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 Irondale
Compare Irondale'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 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 7 | Clanton | $690 |
| 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 | Orange Beach | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Irondale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Irondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant, AL | 7.8 mi | $890 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Center Point, AL | 7.9 mi | $920 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 7.9 mi | $1,042 | +$92 (+10%) |
| Leeds, AL | 8.1 mi | $900 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Trussville, AL | 10.7 mi | $1,210 | +$260 (+27%) |
| Homewood, AL | 11.1 mi | $1,210 | +$260 (+27%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 11.8 mi | $1,210 | +$260 (+27%) |
| Fultondale, AL | 12 mi | $1,030 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Moody, AL | 12.9 mi | $1,090 | +$140 (+15%) |
| Pinson, AL | 13.1 mi | $1,000 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 15.7 mi | $1,170 | +$220 (+23%) |
| Pelham, AL | 16 mi | $1,220 | +$270 (+28%) |
Studio rent in Irondale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Irondale?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Irondale, Alabama is $950 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $2,187.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Irondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Irondale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Irondale's studio median of $950 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Irondale rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 64 cities in Alabama with studio data, Irondale ranks #38 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Irondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tarrant ($890), Center Point ($920), Leeds ($900).