Studio Apartment Rent in Tarrant, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tarrant, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,074 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Tarrant
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 Tarrant
Compare Tarrant'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Tarrant.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tarrant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point, AL | 4.6 mi | $920 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Fultondale, AL | 4.9 mi | $1,030 | +$140 (+16%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 6.9 mi | $1,042 | +$152 (+17%) |
| Irondale, AL | 7.8 mi | $950 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Forestdale, AL | 9.4 mi | $890 | — |
| Homewood, AL | 10.4 mi | $1,210 | +$320 (+36%) |
| Pinson, AL | 11.2 mi | $1,000 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 13.2 mi | $1,210 | +$320 (+36%) |
| Trussville, AL | 14 mi | $1,210 | +$320 (+36%) |
| Midfield, AL | 15.3 mi | $910 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Leeds, AL | 15.3 mi | $900 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Adamsville, AL | 16.6 mi | $920 | +$30 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Tarrant — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tarrant?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tarrant, Alabama is $890 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,074.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tarrant?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tarrant expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tarrant's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tarrant rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Tarrant ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tarrant?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Tarrant.