Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Bessemer, AL 35020
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+7.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $904 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $840 | +14.3% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $950 | +8.4% | $927–1,133 | $555 ±$94 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,040 | +7.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $949 ±$157 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,300 | +8.5% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,043 ±$120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,480 | +6.8% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,490 ±$248 |
Small Area FMRs for the Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,375.
What renters pay in 35020
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35019 | Baileyton | $960 | $635 |
| 35022 | Bessemer | $1,210 | $1,176 |
| 35023 | Bessemer | $1,420 | $989 |
| 35016 | Arab | $920 | $685 |
| 35014 | Alpine | $980 | $1,346 |
| 35013 | Allgood | $920 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Jefferson County, AL · All AL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.