County FMR · HUD FY2026
Pike County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Pike County, AL - 28% below the US average.
- $695
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $912
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -8.1%
- YoY change
- -28%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Pike is the 32nd most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has fallen 8.1% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #32
- most expensive of 67 in Alabama (2BR)
- -10%
- vs the state average
- $27,800
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -8.1%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.4%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (36.6%); 13 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Pike County, AL. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pike County, Alabama is $695 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $912/mo and a studio is $677/mo. This is 28% lower than the national average of $959 and 10% below the Alabama average of $772.
Rent decreased8.1% from FY 2025 ($756), declining against the trend. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $27,800/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 32,997. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.3%, Census ACS). That's slower than Alabama's statewide growth of +3.9% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Pike County
The Pike County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Alabama's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 28% below the US average of $959 and 10% lower than the Alabama state average of $772. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$756 in FY 2025 to $695 in FY 2026 - a change of -8.1%, which is unusual and suggests softening demand or revised HUD sampling.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $695, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $27,800 per year (about $2,317/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $912 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 32,997 and a county median household income of $47,961, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $743 | $677 | $-66 (-8.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $756 | $695 | $-61 (-8.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $992 | $912 | $-80 (-8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,199 | $1,093 | $-106 (-8.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,322 | $1,208 | $-114 (-8.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Pike County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Pike County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Pike sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$912 higher than 14% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Pike compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Alabama counties
- Baldwin
Baldwin County
$1,200 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
$1,155 1BR FMR / mo
- Madison
Madison County
$1,136 1BR FMR / mo
- Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County
$972 1BR FMR / mo
- Mobile
Mobile County
$919 1BR FMR / mo
- Montgomery
Montgomery County
$870 1BR FMR / mo
- Pike
Pike County
$695 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Pike is highlighted. Nearby Alabama counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Baldwin County ($1,200), Jefferson County ($1,155), Madison County ($1,136), Tuscaloosa County ($972), Mobile County ($919), Montgomery County ($870), Pike County (this county) ($695).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $695/mo compares to Alabama salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | AL Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $113,020 | 7.4% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $106,330 | 7.8% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $71,040 | 11.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $71,070 | 11.7% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,850 | 13.9% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $53,850 | 15.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $52,420 | 15.9% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $50,120 | 16.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $46,060 | 18.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $37,690 | 22.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,730 | 22.1% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,430 | 28.3% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $29,120 | 28.6% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,490 | 35.5% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $22,790 | 36.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Pike County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Pike (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 27.3% overall, from $546 to $695. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 24.1% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓8.1% | $677 | $695 | $912 |
| FY 2025 ↓9.9% | $743 | $756 | $992 |
| FY 2024 ↑24.1% | $825 | $839 | $1,102 |
| FY 2023 ↑1.5% | $673 | $676 | $890 |
| FY 2022 ↑15.6% | $634 | $666 | $843 |
| FY 2021 ↑5.5% | $510 | $576 | $675 |
| FY 2020 | $455 | $546 | $622 |
Part of the Troy, AL Micro Area
Pike County is a central county of the Troy, AL micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Pike's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $695 implies about $27,800/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Pike can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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