Sumter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 12,196.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$642/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$827/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,107/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,193/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $687 | $619 | $-68 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $713 | $642 | $-71 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $918 | $827 | $-91 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,109 | $1,107 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,325 | $1,193 | $-132 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,680
$2,140/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,080
$2,757/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $757/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/mo
Mobile County
1 BR: $919/mo
Pickens County
1 BR: $591/mo
Chilton County
1 BR: $739/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.