Chilton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 45,140.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$734/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$739/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$970/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,274/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,448/mo
↑ 19.9% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $734 | +$56 (+8.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $682 | $739 | +$57 (+8.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $881 | $970 | +$89 (+10.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,203 | $1,274 | +$71 (+5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,448 | +$240 (+19.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,560
$2,463/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,800
$3,233/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Monroe County
1 BR: $619/mo
Cullman County
1 BR: $670/mo
Henry County
1 BR: $669/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $591/mo
Tuscaloosa County
1 BR: $972/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $776/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.