Baldwin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 233,420.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,094/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,200/mo
↑ 15.1% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,345/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,692/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,171/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $972 | $1,094 | +$122 (+12.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,043 | $1,200 | +$157 (+15.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,345 | +$101 (+8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,550 | $1,692 | +$142 (+9.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,975 | $2,171 | +$196 (+9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,000
$4,000/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,800
$4,483/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
DeKalb County
1 BR: $591/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $695/mo
Blount County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $757/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $619/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $591/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.