Houston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 107,040.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$757/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$762/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$950/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,288/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,428/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $718 | $757 | +$39 (+5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $722 | $762 | +$40 (+5.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $896 | $950 | +$54 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,223 | $1,288 | +$65 (+5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,384 | $1,428 | +$44 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,480
$2,540/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,000
$3,167/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Clay County
1 BR: $591/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Wilcox County
1 BR: $656/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $591/mo
Bullock County
1 BR: $708/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.