Marengo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 19,180.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$582/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$693/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$783/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-33% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,018/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-33% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,187/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $582 | +$4 (+0.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $688 | $693 | +$5 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $783 | +$11 (+1.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $990 | $1,018 | +$28 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,185 | $1,187 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,720
$2,310/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,320
$2,610/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Perry County
1 BR: $636/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $704/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $776/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Macon County
1 BR: $758/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.