Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 19,816.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$576/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$619/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-35% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,079/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,254/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $576 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $687 | $619 | $-68 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,088 | $1,079 | $-9 (-0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,199 | $1,254 | +$55 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$24,760
$2,063/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$31,040
$2,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Calhoun County
1 BR: $757/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $636/mo
Chambers County
1 BR: $770/mo
Choctaw County
1 BR: $616/mo
Coosa County
1 BR: $615/mo
Lowndes County
1 BR: $870/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.