Dale County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 49,455.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$603/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-32% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$690/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,079/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,302/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $669 | $603 | $-66 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $679 | $690 | +$11 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,088 | $1,079 | $-9 (-0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,309 | $1,302 | $-7 (-0.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,600
$2,300/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Macon County
1 BR: $758/mo
Walker County
1 BR: $724/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,136/mo
Crenshaw County
1 BR: $591/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $687/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $682/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.