Russell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 58,849.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$895/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$939/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,088/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,445/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,703/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $883 | $895 | +$12 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $937 | $939 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,108 | $1,088 | $-20 (-1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,463 | $1,445 | $-18 (-1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,781 | $1,703 | $-78 (-4.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,560
$3,130/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,520
$3,627/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Coosa County
1 BR: $615/mo
Lamar County
1 BR: $636/mo
Talladega County
1 BR: $682/mo
Tallapoosa County
1 BR: $663/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $591/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $603/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.