Elmore County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 87,694.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$860/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$870/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↓ 3.7% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,304/mo
↓ 3.0% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,537/mo
↓ 7.7% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $848 | $860 | +$12 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $888 | $870 | $-18 (-2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,055 | $1,016 | $-39 (-3.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,345 | $1,304 | $-41 (-3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,665 | $1,537 | $-128 (-7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,800
$2,900/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Covington County
1 BR: $591/mo
Chilton County
1 BR: $739/mo
Coffee County
1 BR: $711/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $776/mo
Dale County
1 BR: $690/mo
Mobile County
1 BR: $919/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.