Pickens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 18,925.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$588/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
-34% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$591/mo
↓ 4.5% YoY
-38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$776/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$994/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
-35% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,290/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $588 | $-27 (-4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $619 | $591 | $-28 (-4.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $776 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,061 | $994 | $-67 (-6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,290 | $-14 (-1.1%) |
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
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $619/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $704/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Etowah County
1 BR: $792/mo
Sumter County
1 BR: $642/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.