County FMR · HUD FY2026
Bibb County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bibb County, AL - 20% above the US average.
- $1,155
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,266
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.0%
- YoY change
- +20%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Bibb is the 8th most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #849 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #849
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #8
- most expensive of 67 in Alabama (2BR)
- +50%
- vs the state average
- $46,200
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.3%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (60.8%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Bibb County, AL. Verify with HUD →
Bibb County, Alabama carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,155 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,266/mo and a studio is $1,024/mo. That's 20% above the national benchmark of $959 and 50% above the Alabama average of $772.
Rent increased1.0% from FY 2025 ($1,144), roughly tracking inflation. A household needs about $46,200/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
Observed renter burden: 44.7% of the 1,728 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 7.5%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.8% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 22,251. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.7%, Census ACS). That's slower than Alabama's statewide growth of +3.9% over the same period.
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Area BIBB·COUNTY·AL·AL
Bibb County, AL: $1,155/mo 1BR · #849 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA AL
- 1BR-FMR $1,155
- 2BR-FMR $1,266
- RANK-MID #849
- YOY-FLAT +1.0%
- VSUS-ABOVE +20%
- VS-ST-HIGH +50% AL
- INC-MID 27%
- POP-SMALL 22K
- PHOTO-FINISH Jefferson County
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,040–$1,271
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson ($0 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $998 | $1,024 | +$26 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,144 | $1,155 | +$11 (+1.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,267 | $1,266 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,583 | $1,583 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,791 | $1,801 | +$10 (+0.6%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Bibb County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Bibb sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,266 Top 27% higher than 73% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Bibb compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Alabama counties
- Baldwin
Baldwin County
$1,200 1BR FMR / mo
- Bibb
Bibb County
$1,155 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
$1,155 1BR FMR / mo
- Madison
Madison County
$1,136 1BR FMR / mo
- Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County
$972 1BR FMR / mo
- Mobile
Mobile County
$919 1BR FMR / mo
- Montgomery
Montgomery County
$870 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Bibb is highlighted. Nearby Alabama counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Baldwin County ($1,200), Bibb County (this county) ($1,155), Jefferson County ($1,155), Madison County ($1,136), Tuscaloosa County ($972), Mobile County ($919), Montgomery County ($870).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,155/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Alabama BLS wages?
| Occupation | AL Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $113,020 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $106,330 | 13% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $71,040 | 19.5% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $71,070 | 19.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,850 | 23.2% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $53,850 | 25.7% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $52,420 | 26.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $50,120 | 27.7% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $46,060 | 30.1% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,730 | 36.7% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $37,690 | 36.8% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,430 | 47.1% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $29,120 | 47.6% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,490 | 59% | Unaffordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $22,790 | 60.8% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Bibb County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Bibb (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 34.1% overall, from $861 to $1,155. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 17.7% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.0% | $1,024 | $1,155 | $1,266 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.2% | $998 | $1,144 | $1,267 |
| FY 2024 ↑17.7% | $983 | $1,109 | $1,245 |
| FY 2023 ↑14.9% | $866 | $942 | $1,075 |
| FY 2022 ↓5.9% | $765 | $820 | $943 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.2% | $817 | $871 | $1,002 |
| FY 2020 | $804 | $861 | $986 |
Part of the Birmingham, AL Metro Area
Bibb County is a outlying county of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan statistical area, alongside 6 other metro-area counties.
Bibb County ranks #5 of 7 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Jefferson County ($1,155), Shelby County ($1,155), St. Clair County ($1,155), Blount County ($1,155), Bibb County (this county) ($1,155), Chilton County ($739), Walker County ($724).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Bibb County, both outside Alabama so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside AL (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside AL).
Nearby Counties in Alabama
Largest counties by population in Alabama
Showing the 8 largest of 66 other counties in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Bibb County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Bibb County is $1,155 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,266 and a studio is $1,024.
How does Bibb County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bibb County is 20% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,155 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Bibb County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Bibb County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,266 ranks #849 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Bibb County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $46,200 ($3,850/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Bibb County.
Is rent going up or down in Bibb County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Bibb County increased by 1.0% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,144 to $1,155.
Which jobs can afford rent in Bibb County?
Based on Alabama BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,155/mo. 8 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Bibb County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Bibb County went from $861 in FY 2020 to $1,155 in FY 2026, a total change of +34.1% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Bibb County?
In Bibb County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,155/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Bibb County?
For Bibb County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,155/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Bibb County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 7.5%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
What is the unemployment rate in Bibb County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.8% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Bibb's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,155 implies about $46,200/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Alabama counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Jefferson
- See where Bibb ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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