Macon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 19,198.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$720/mo
↑ 19.0% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$758/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$995/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,222/mo
↑ 22.3% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,501/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $605 | $720 | +$115 (+19.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $617 | $758 | +$141 (+22.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $810 | $995 | +$185 (+22.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $999 | $1,222 | +$223 (+22.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,372 | $1,501 | +$129 (+9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,320
$2,527/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,800
$3,317/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Cherokee County
1 BR: $682/mo
Marengo County
1 BR: $693/mo
Dale County
1 BR: $690/mo
Blount County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Talladega County
1 BR: $682/mo
Coffee County
1 BR: $711/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.