Huntsville, AL MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Huntsville, AL MSA metro area. Population: 493,980.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,030/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
+15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,136/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
+18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,310/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,690/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,109/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $928 | $1,030 | +$102 (+11.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,071 | $1,136 | +$65 (+6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,248 | $1,310 | +$62 (+5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,609 | $1,690 | +$81 (+5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,964 | $2,109 | +$145 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,440
$3,787/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,400
$4,367/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.