Lamar County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 13,885.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$618/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$636/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-34% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,024/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
-33% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,040/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-41% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $645 | $618 | $-27 (-4.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $648 | $636 | $-12 (-1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,088 | $1,024 | $-64 (-5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,040 | $-115 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,440
$2,120/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Coosa County
1 BR: $615/mo
Lowndes County
1 BR: $870/mo
Colbert County
1 BR: $775/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $636/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Marengo County
1 BR: $693/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.