Cherokee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 25,069.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$627/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$682/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$844/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,012/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,259/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $598 | $627 | +$29 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $663 | $682 | +$19 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $805 | $844 | +$39 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $970 | $1,012 | +$42 (+4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,211 | $1,259 | +$48 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,280
$2,273/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,760
$2,813/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Baldwin County
1 BR: $1,200/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $776/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $619/mo
Bullock County
1 BR: $708/mo
Barbour County
1 BR: $693/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.