Walker County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 64,978.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$644/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$724/mo
↑ 18.3% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$886/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,232/mo
↑ 13.2% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,481/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $578 | $644 | +$66 (+11.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $612 | $724 | +$112 (+18.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $772 | $886 | +$114 (+14.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,088 | $1,232 | +$144 (+13.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,205 | $1,481 | +$276 (+22.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,960
$2,413/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,440
$2,953/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Blount County
1 BR: $1,155/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Barbour County
1 BR: $693/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $687/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $757/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.