Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 29,203.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$535/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-40% 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
$1,039/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-32% 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 | $523 | $535 | +$12 (+2.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $587 | $591 | +$4 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $982 | $1,039 | +$57 (+5.8%) |
| 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
$23,640
$1,970/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Coosa County
1 BR: $615/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $634/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $682/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Covington County
1 BR: $591/mo
Chilton County
1 BR: $739/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.