Studio Apartment Rent in Mc Calla, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mc Calla, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +54% lower than the citywide median of $2,008 and +28% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mc Calla
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 Mc Calla
Compare Mc Calla'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mc Calla.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mc Calla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer, AL | 10.7 mi | $890 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Hueytown, AL | 12.7 mi | $1,010 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Helena, AL | 12.8 mi | $1,450 | +$520 (+56%) |
| Midfield, AL | 16.9 mi | $910 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Montevallo, AL | 17.1 mi | $890 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Hoover, AL | 19 mi | $1,270 | +$340 (+37%) |
| Alabaster, AL | 21 mi | $1,120 | +$190 (+20%) |
| Adamsville, AL | 22.5 mi | $920 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 23 mi | $1,210 | +$280 (+30%) |
| Homewood, AL | 23.2 mi | $1,210 | +$280 (+30%) |
| Pelham, AL | 24.5 mi | $1,220 | +$290 (+31%) |
| Forestdale, AL | 24.5 mi | $890 | $-40 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Mc Calla — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mc Calla?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mc Calla, Alabama is $930 per month. This is +54% below the citywide median of $2,008.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mc Calla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,200 ($3,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mc Calla expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mc Calla's studio median of $930 is +28% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mc Calla rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Mc Calla ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mc Calla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bessemer ($890), Midfield ($910), Montevallo ($890).