Gadsden, AL MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Gadsden, AL MSA metro area. Population: 103,348.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$639/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$792/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$927/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,124/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,304/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $639 | $-7 (-1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $810 | $792 | $-18 (-2.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $942 | $927 | $-15 (-1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,139 | $1,124 | $-15 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,255 | $1,304 | +$49 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,680
$2,640/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,080
$3,090/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.