Jackson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 52,618.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$643/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,004/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,234/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $576 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $674 | $643 | $-31 (-4.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $952 | $1,004 | +$52 (+5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,234 | $-32 (-2.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,720
$2,143/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Montgomery County
1 BR: $870/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,136/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Sumter County
1 BR: $642/mo
Geneva County
1 BR: $762/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.