Barbour County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 24,877.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$693/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,017/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-33% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,068/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-39% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $587 | $576 | $-11 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $648 | $693 | +$45 (+6.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $996 | $1,017 | +$21 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,027 | $1,068 | +$41 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,720
$2,310/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Lamar County
1 BR: $636/mo
Blount County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Geneva County
1 BR: $762/mo
Tuscaloosa County
1 BR: $972/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $818/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $636/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.