Studio Apartment Rent in Wetumpka, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wetumpka, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $1,633 and +38% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wetumpka
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 Wetumpka
Compare Wetumpka'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wetumpka.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wetumpka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook, AL | 14.8 mi | $800 | — |
| Montgomery, AL | 19 mi | $829 | +$29 (+4%) |
| Prattville, AL | 21.8 mi | $960 | +$160 (+20%) |
| Pike Road, AL | 23.7 mi | $1,240 | +$440 (+55%) |
| Auburn, AL | 45.8 mi | $880 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Calera, AL | 49.5 mi | $1,290 | +$490 (+61%) |
| Troy, AL | 53.5 mi | $750 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Opelika, AL | 57.2 mi | $765 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Chelsea, AL | 57.6 mi | $1,170 | +$370 (+46%) |
| Alabaster, AL | 58.3 mi | $1,120 | +$320 (+40%) |
| Montevallo, AL | 59.9 mi | $890 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Pelham, AL | 61.3 mi | $1,220 | +$420 (+53%) |
Studio rent in Wetumpka — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wetumpka?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wetumpka, Alabama is $800 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $1,633.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wetumpka?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wetumpka expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wetumpka's studio median of $800 is +38% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wetumpka rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Wetumpka ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wetumpka?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Troy ($750), Opelika ($765).