Cullman County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 88,284.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$666/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$670/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$879/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,137/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,381/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $691 | $666 | $-25 (-3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $695 | $670 | $-25 (-3.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $902 | $879 | $-23 (-2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,137 | $-39 (-3.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,340 | $1,381 | +$41 (+3.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,800
$2,233/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,160
$2,930/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Chilton County
1 BR: $739/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $637/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $687/mo
Chambers County
1 BR: $770/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $776/mo
Elmore County
1 BR: $870/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.