Franklin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 32,011.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$704/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$976/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-36% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,071/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-39% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $576 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $688 | $704 | +$16 (+2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $971 | $976 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,071 | $-118 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,160
$2,347/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Jackson County
1 BR: $643/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $869/mo
Tallapoosa County
1 BR: $663/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $762/mo
Hale County
1 BR: $972/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.