Alabama Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Alabama (AL). Average 1-bedroom rent: $693/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $832/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$693/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$832/mo
Median Income
$47,368
Tenant Rights
3/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $47,368/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,184/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $832/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
28.8% of households in Alabama are renters.
Alabama Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Hoover | $540 | $687 | $863 | 8.4% |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $651 | $770 | $932 | 7.2% |
| Dothan | $422 | $540 | $647 | 8.9% |
| Huntsville | $608 | $722 | $872 | 7% |
| Mobile | $495 | $626 | $746 | 8.5% |
| Tuscaloosa | $503 | $612 | $772 | 7.1% |
Alabama Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | $802 | $967 | $1,142 | $1,451 | $72,190 | 19.0% |
| Brown County | $711 | $846 | $1,022 | $1,231 | $60,728 | 20.2% |
| Hood County | $735 | $901 | $1,143 | $1,324 | $57,123 | 24.0% |
| Todd County | $587 | $725 | $879 | $1,094 | $61,699 | 17.1% |
| Iredell County | $644 | $774 | $975 | $1,218 | $56,114 | 20.9% |
| Wayne County | $561 | $691 | $826 | $1,073 | $55,293 | 17.9% |
| Warren County | $618 | $768 | $923 | $1,223 | $50,800 | 21.8% |
| Morgan County | $516 | $637 | $768 | $955 | $46,996 | 19.6% |
| Taylor County | $486 | $619 | $790 | $978 | $50,806 | 18.7% |
| Calhoun County | $489 | $589 | $715 | $866 | $36,561 | 23.5% |
| Baker County | $457 | $581 | $699 | $849 | $43,844 | 19.1% |
| Stark County | $395 | $500 | $598 | $745 | $39,037 | 18.4% |
| Campbell County | $515 | $611 | $733 | $903 | $48,632 | 18.1% |
| Mercer County | $502 | $626 | $799 | $999 | $50,644 | 18.9% |
| Hart County | $507 | $602 | $724 | $878 | $39,196 | 22.2% |
| Keith County | $525 | $663 | $793 | $990 | $50,514 | 18.8% |
| Jackson County | $531 | $639 | $786 | $979 | $41,462 | 22.7% |
| Lamar County | $398 | $500 | $617 | $795 | $38,147 | 19.4% |
| Summit County | $503 | $634 | $772 | $972 | $43,274 | 21.4% |
| Polk County | $404 | $500 | $590 | $779 | $28,745 | 24.6% |
| Gordon County | $496 | $613 | $773 | $948 | $40,133 | 23.1% |
| Johnson County | $522 | $625 | $744 | $915 | $49,577 | 18.0% |
| Adams County | $496 | $625 | $787 | $984 | $47,469 | 19.9% |
| Jefferson County | $406 | $500 | $597 | $739 | $40,554 | 17.7% |
| White County | $397 | $500 | $612 | $729 | $37,763 | 19.4% |
| Randolph County | $476 | $597 | $744 | $880 | $45,489 | 19.6% |
| Ray County | $535 | $639 | $758 | $1,004 | $36,102 | 25.2% |
| Carroll County | $491 | $584 | $713 | $850 | $42,031 | 20.4% |
| Walker County | $433 | $519 | $635 | $770 | $34,110 | 22.3% |
| Greene County | $398 | $500 | $597 | $756 | $32,527 | 22.0% |
| Mitchell County | $457 | $576 | $687 | $906 | $50,899 | 16.2% |
| Sullivan County | $421 | $523 | $644 | $812 | $33,265 | 23.2% |
| Marshall County | $394 | $500 | $609 | $769 | $31,871 | 22.9% |
| Wells County | $443 | $551 | $700 | $808 | $45,014 | 18.7% |
| Hill County | $420 | $500 | $597 | $759 | $33,458 | 21.4% |
| Grant County | $520 | $635 | $798 | $998 | $51,077 | 18.7% |
| Douglas County | $404 | $500 | $625 | $765 | $39,752 | 18.9% |
| Vance County | $394 | $500 | $622 | $779 | $33,559 | 22.2% |
| Jasper County | $401 | $510 | $649 | $773 | $30,953 | 25.2% |
| Nash County | $424 | $500 | $631 | $781 | $36,314 | 20.9% |
| Dixon County | $484 | $588 | $720 | $864 | $39,846 | 21.7% |
| Howard County | $447 | $565 | $718 | $863 | $39,192 | 22.0% |
| Franklin County | $407 | $500 | $638 | $748 | $31,429 | 24.4% |
| Lyon County | $499 | $596 | $746 | $895 | $49,510 | 18.1% |
| Smith County | $414 | $513 | $621 | $800 | $45,226 | 16.5% |
| Washington County | $442 | $545 | $686 | $849 | $33,762 | 24.4% |
| Putnam County | $484 | $600 | $722 | $898 | $40,660 | 21.3% |
| Ross County | $406 | $500 | $623 | $776 | $41,227 | 18.1% |
| Fulton County | $421 | $509 | $641 | $808 | $40,395 | 19.0% |
| Union County | $405 | $500 | $616 | $781 | $29,725 | 24.9% |
| Tyler County | $412 | $527 | $625 | $827 | $39,143 | 19.2% |
| Davis County | $414 | $500 | $629 | $768 | $34,799 | 21.7% |
| Madison County | $415 | $500 | $590 | $766 | $34,661 | 20.4% |
| Hamilton County | $469 | $588 | $748 | $912 | $41,877 | 21.4% |
| Marion County | $455 | $548 | $677 | $876 | $37,472 | 21.7% |
| Dallas County | $433 | $541 | $651 | $790 | $34,912 | 22.4% |
| Powell County | $405 | $500 | $593 | $728 | $28,000 | 25.4% |
| Noble County | $513 | $656 | $800 | $988 | $47,967 | 20.0% |
| Wilson County | $482 | $570 | $698 | $847 | $39,234 | 21.3% |
| Lincoln County | $484 | $585 | $721 | $881 | $43,934 | 19.7% |
| Mason County | $407 | $503 | $627 | $783 | $38,925 | 19.3% |
| Perry County | $402 | $501 | $595 | $760 | $37,317 | 19.1% |
| Sharp County | $416 | $508 | $629 | $792 | $39,811 | 19.0% |
| Columbia County | $420 | $522 | $664 | $772 | $30,725 | 25.9% |
| Monroe County | $437 | $556 | $661 | $852 | $43,682 | 18.2% |
| Stone County | $450 | $545 | $664 | $850 | $39,456 | 20.2% |
| Anderson County | $409 | $500 | $617 | $775 | $28,000 | 26.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Alabama?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Alabama is $693/mo for a 1-bedroom and $832/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Alabama?
Approximately 28.8% of households in Alabama are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Alabama?
Alabama has a tenant rights score of 3/10. This indicates relatively limited renter protections.