Studio Apartment Rent in Muscle Shoals, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Muscle Shoals, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,330 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Muscle Shoals
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 Muscle Shoals
Compare Muscle Shoals'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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Muscle Shoals.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Muscle Shoals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL | 7.8 mi | $670 | $-120 (-15%) |
| Athens, AL | 40 mi | $890 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Decatur, AL | 41.7 mi | $755 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Madison, AL | 54.8 mi | $1,253 | +$463 (+59%) |
| Harvest, AL | 55.7 mi | $1,040 | +$250 (+32%) |
| Toney, AL | 59.6 mi | $900 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Huntsville, AL | 66.2 mi | $936 | +$146 (+18%) |
| Jasper, AL | 68.1 mi | $590 | $-200 (-25%) |
| Hazel Green, AL | 68.4 mi | $910 | +$120 (+15%) |
| Cullman, AL | 69.9 mi | $700 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Columbia, TN | 70.2 mi | $1,270 | +$480 (+61%) |
| Meridianville, AL | 70.5 mi | $1,180 | +$390 (+49%) |
Studio rent in Muscle Shoals — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Muscle Shoals?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is $790 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,330.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Muscle Shoals?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Muscle Shoals expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Muscle Shoals's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Muscle Shoals rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Muscle Shoals ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Muscle Shoals?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Florence ($670), Decatur ($755), Jasper ($590).