Marshall County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 97,923.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$588/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-34% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$591/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,069/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,073/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-39% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $590 | $588 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $594 | $591 | $-3 (-0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $780 | $776 | $-4 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,050 | $1,069 | +$19 (+1.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,053 | $1,073 | +$20 (+1.9%) |
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
Choctaw County
1 BR: $616/mo
Autauga County
1 BR: $870/mo
Elmore County
1 BR: $870/mo
Crenshaw County
1 BR: $591/mo
Bibb County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Chambers County
1 BR: $770/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.