Choctaw County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 12,669.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$578/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$616/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-36% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$778/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,024/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-33% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,179/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $578 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $600 | $616 | +$16 (+2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $778 | +$6 (+0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,007 | $1,024 | +$17 (+1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,309 | $1,179 | $-130 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$24,640
$2,053/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,120
$2,593/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Lee County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $643/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $870/mo
Baldwin County
1 BR: $1,200/mo
Tuscaloosa County
1 BR: $972/mo
Limestone County
1 BR: $1,136/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.