Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Chelsea, AL 35043
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,580 (+7.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,322 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,190 | +13.4% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,450 | $1,340 | +8.2% | $1,305–1,595 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,470 | +7.5% | $1,422–1,738 | $798 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,840 | +7.6% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,352 ±$74 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,090 | +6.7% | $2,007–2,453 | $2,269 ±$1,105 |
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 35043
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35042 | Centreville | $920 | $724 |
| 35044 | Childersburg | $950 | $773 |
| 35045 | Clanton | $1,080 | $805 |
| 35040 | Calera | $1,750 | $985 |
| 35046 | Clanton | $920 | $653 |
| 35049 | Cleveland | $1,040 | $904 |
Fair Market Rents across Shelby 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.