Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Bessemer, AL 35023
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,420 (+8.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,266 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,220 | $1,060 | +15.1% | $1,098–1,342 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,200 | +8.3% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,310 | +8.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $989 ±$233 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,640 | +8.5% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,395 ±$66 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,860 | +7.5% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,646 ±$425 |
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 35023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35022 | Bessemer | $1,210 | $1,176 |
| 35020 | Bessemer | $1,120 | $949 |
| 35019 | Baileyton | $960 | $635 |
| 35016 | Arab | $920 | $685 |
| 35031 | Blountsville | $970 | $693 |
| 35014 | Alpine | $980 | $1,346 |
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.