Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 16,297.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$671/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,079/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,157/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-34% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $576 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $687 | $671 | $-16 (-2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,068 | $1,079 | +$11 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,157 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,840
$2,237/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Etowah County
1 BR: $792/mo
Marengo County
1 BR: $693/mo
Russell County
1 BR: $939/mo
Tuscaloosa County
1 BR: $972/mo
Dale County
1 BR: $690/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/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.