Tuscaloosa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 231,558.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$966/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
+8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$972/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
+1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,169/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,490/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,548/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $916 | $966 | +$50 (+5.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $922 | $972 | +$50 (+5.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,138 | $1,169 | +$31 (+2.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,450 | $1,490 | +$40 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,509 | $1,548 | +$39 (+2.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,880
$3,240/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,760
$3,897/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Dale County
1 BR: $690/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $687/mo
Lowndes County
1 BR: $870/mo
Colbert County
1 BR: $775/mo
Henry County
1 BR: $669/mo
Geneva County
1 BR: $762/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.