Escambia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 36,755.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$675/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$972/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-36% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,203/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $576 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $643 | $675 | +$32 (+5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $985 | $972 | $-13 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,148 | $1,203 | +$55 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,000
$2,250/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Perry County
1 BR: $636/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $776/mo
Chambers County
1 BR: $770/mo
Conecuh County
1 BR: $615/mo
Coosa County
1 BR: $615/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $619/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.