Clarke County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 23,058.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$588/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-34% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$603/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-37% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$791/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-33% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,034/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
-32% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,261/mo
↓ 3.7% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $588 | +$10 (+1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $600 | $603 | +$3 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $791 | +$19 (+2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,080 | $1,034 | $-46 (-4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,309 | $1,261 | $-48 (-3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$24,120
$2,010/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,640
$2,637/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Greene County
1 BR: $869/mo
Cullman County
1 BR: $670/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,136/mo
Wilcox County
1 BR: $656/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/mo
Conecuh County
1 BR: $615/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.