Studio Apartment Rent in Spanish Fort, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Spanish Fort, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,666 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Spanish Fort
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 Spanish Fort
Compare Spanish Fort'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 (this page) | $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 Spanish Fort.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Spanish Fort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, AL | 6.5 mi | $1,090 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Fairhope, AL | 15.3 mi | $1,140 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Mobile, AL | 18.8 mi | $836 | $-334 (-29%) |
| Saraland, AL | 18.9 mi | $780 | $-390 (-33%) |
| Foley, AL | 24.4 mi | $950 | $-220 (-19%) |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 31.2 mi | $1,000 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Pensacola, FL | 45.5 mi | $1,193 | +$23 (+2%) |
| Pace, FL | 46.5 mi | $1,170 | — |
| Pascagoula, MS | 48.2 mi | $790 | $-380 (-32%) |
| Gautier, MS | 56.4 mi | $880 | $-290 (-25%) |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 60.4 mi | $1,610 | +$440 (+38%) |
| Milton, FL | 63 mi | $1,235 | +$65 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Spanish Fort — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Spanish Fort?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Spanish Fort, Alabama is $1,170 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,666.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Spanish Fort?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Spanish Fort expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Spanish Fort's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Spanish Fort rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Spanish Fort ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Spanish Fort?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Daphne ($1,090), Fairhope ($1,140), Mobile ($836).