Studio Apartment Rent in Vestavia Hills, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Vestavia Hills, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,017 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Vestavia Hills
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 Vestavia Hills
Compare Vestavia Hills'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Vestavia Hills.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Vestavia Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood, AL | 3.6 mi | $1,210 | — |
| Hoover, AL | 4.4 mi | $1,270 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 6.3 mi | $1,042 | $-168 (-14%) |
| Pelham, AL | 7.5 mi | $1,220 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Midfield, AL | 9.4 mi | $910 | $-300 (-25%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 11.5 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Irondale, AL | 11.8 mi | $950 | $-260 (-21%) |
| Bessemer, AL | 12.5 mi | $890 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Forestdale, AL | 13 mi | $890 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Tarrant, AL | 13.2 mi | $890 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Fultondale, AL | 13.3 mi | $1,030 | $-180 (-15%) |
| Helena, AL | 13.8 mi | $1,450 | +$240 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Vestavia Hills — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Vestavia Hills?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is $1,210 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,017.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Vestavia Hills?
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 Vestavia Hills expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Vestavia Hills'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 Vestavia Hills rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Vestavia Hills ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Vestavia Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Birmingham ($1,042), Midfield ($910), Chelsea ($1,170).