Butler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 18,981.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$622/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$638/mo
↓ 6.7% YoY
-33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$837/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-29% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,004/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,139/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-35% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $600 | $622 | +$22 (+3.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $684 | $638 | $-46 (-6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $809 | $837 | +$28 (+3.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $975 | $1,004 | +$29 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,089 | $1,139 | +$50 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,520
$2,127/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,480
$2,790/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Clay County
1 BR: $591/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $695/mo
Wilcox County
1 BR: $656/mo
Coffee County
1 BR: $711/mo
Pickens County
1 BR: $591/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $757/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.