Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alabama. Population: 15,434.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$729/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$818/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$983/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,292/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,314/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $729 | $-81 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $908 | $818 | $-90 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,092 | $983 | $-109 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,435 | $1,292 | $-143 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,459 | $1,314 | $-145 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,720
$2,727/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,320
$3,277/month gross
Other Counties in Alabama
Wilcox County
1 BR: $656/mo
Tuscaloosa County
1 BR: $972/mo
Walker County
1 BR: $724/mo
Pickens County
1 BR: $591/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $591/mo
Colbert County
1 BR: $775/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.