Clay County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 14,209.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$591/mo
↓ 6.2% YoY
-38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,024/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-33% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,027/mo
↓ 9.4% YoY
-42% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $565 | $576 | +$11 (+1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $630 | $591 | $-39 (-6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,058 | $1,024 | $-34 (-3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,027 | $-106 (-9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$23,640
$1,970/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Morgan County
1 BR: $776/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $869/mo
Macon County
1 BR: $758/mo
Wilcox County
1 BR: $656/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $695/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $637/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.