Studio Apartment Rent in Trussville, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Trussville, Alabama as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,531 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Trussville
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 Trussville
Compare Trussville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
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 (this page) | $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 Trussville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Trussville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody, AL | 6 mi | $1,090 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Leeds, AL | 8.7 mi | $900 | $-310 (-26%) |
| Odenville, AL | 9.6 mi | $890 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Center Point, AL | 10 mi | $920 | $-290 (-24%) |
| Irondale, AL | 10.7 mi | $950 | $-260 (-21%) |
| Tarrant, AL | 14 mi | $890 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 18 mi | $1,042 | $-168 (-14%) |
| Fultondale, AL | 18.8 mi | $1,030 | $-180 (-15%) |
| Homewood, AL | 21.5 mi | $1,210 | — |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 22.6 mi | $1,210 | — |
| Chelsea, AL | 24.4 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Pelham, AL | 26.1 mi | $1,220 | +$10 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Trussville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Trussville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Trussville, Alabama is $1,210 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,531.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Trussville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Trussville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Trussville's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Trussville rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Trussville ranks #57 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Trussville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moody ($1,090), Leeds ($900), Odenville ($890).