Studio Apartment Rent in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama as of June 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,756 and +7% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Owens Cross Roads
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 Owens Cross Roads
Compare Owens Cross Roads'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 (this page) | $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 Owens Cross Roads.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Owens Cross Roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 11.6 mi | $936 | $-454 (-33%) |
| Meridianville, AL | 18 mi | $1,180 | $-210 (-15%) |
| New Market, AL | 20.6 mi | $920 | $-470 (-34%) |
| Madison, AL | 22.2 mi | $1,253 | $-137 (-10%) |
| Hazel Green, AL | 24.7 mi | $910 | $-480 (-35%) |
| Harvest, AL | 24.7 mi | $1,040 | $-350 (-25%) |
| Decatur, AL | 36.7 mi | $755 | $-635 (-46%) |
| Athens, AL | 38 mi | $890 | $-500 (-36%) |
| Cullman, AL | 38.4 mi | $700 | $-690 (-50%) |
| Tullahoma, TN | 52.5 mi | $760 | $-630 (-45%) |
| Gadsden, AL | 53.7 mi | $620 | $-770 (-55%) |
| Pinson, AL | 62.9 mi | $1,000 | $-390 (-28%) |
Studio rent in Owens Cross Roads — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Owens Cross Roads?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama is $1,390 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,756.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Owens Cross Roads?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,600 ($4,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Owens Cross Roads expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Owens Cross Roads's studio median of $1,390 is +7% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Owens Cross Roads rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 64 cities in Alabama with studio data, Owens Cross Roads ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Owens Cross Roads?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Huntsville ($936), Meridianville ($1,180), New Market ($920).