DeKalb County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 71,680.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$591/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$992/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
-35% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,302/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $576 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $587 | $591 | +$4 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,044 | $992 | $-52 (-5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,280 | $1,302 | +$22 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$23,640
$1,970/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Etowah County
1 BR: $792/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $603/mo
Chambers County
1 BR: $770/mo
Marengo County
1 BR: $693/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Sumter County
1 BR: $642/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.