Colbert County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 57,270.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$698/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$775/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,000/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,242/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,409/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $674 | $698 | +$24 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $743 | $775 | +$32 (+4.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $974 | $1,000 | +$26 (+2.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,196 | $1,242 | +$46 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,421 | $1,409 | $-12 (-0.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,000
$2,583/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,000
$3,333/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Jackson County
1 BR: $643/mo
Winston County
1 BR: $631/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $603/mo
Elmore County
1 BR: $870/mo
Coffee County
1 BR: $711/mo
Bibb County
1 BR: $1,155/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.