Shelby County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 223,916.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,024/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,155/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
+20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,266/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,583/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,801/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $998 | $1,024 | +$26 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,144 | $1,155 | +$11 (+1.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,267 | $1,266 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,583 | $1,583 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,791 | $1,801 | +$10 (+0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,200
$3,850/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,640
$4,220/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Marengo County
1 BR: $693/mo
Baldwin County
1 BR: $1,200/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $818/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
St. Clair 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.