Mobile, AL MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Mobile, AL MSA metro area. Population: 413,878.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$854/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$919/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,083/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,414/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,445/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $812 | $854 | +$42 (+5.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $908 | $919 | +$11 (+1.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,094 | $1,083 | $-11 (-1.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,441 | $1,414 | $-27 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,464 | $1,445 | $-19 (-1.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,320
$3,610/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.