Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Gardendale, AL 35071
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,460 (+13.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,264 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,040 | +20.2% | $1,125–1,375 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,180 | +13.6% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,290 | +13.2% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,308 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,610 | +13.7% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,068 ±$167 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,840 | +12% | $1,854–2,266 | – |
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 35071
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35070 | Garden City | $960 | – |
| 35072 | Goodwater | $920 | $768 |
| 35073 | Graysville | $1,210 | $862 |
| 35068 | Fultondale | $1,400 | $1,279 |
| 35077 | Hanceville | $960 | $649 |
| 35064 | Fairfield | $1,320 | $905 |
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.