Decatur, AL MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Decatur, AL MSA metro area. Population: 156,218.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$755/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$776/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$961/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,262/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,550/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $726 | $755 | +$29 (+4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $756 | $776 | +$20 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $923 | $961 | +$38 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,214 | $1,262 | +$48 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,456 | $1,550 | +$94 (+6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,440
$3,203/month gross
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.