Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Helena, AL 35080
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,930 (+8.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,690 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,440 | +14.6% | $1,485–1,815 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,770 | $1,620 | +9.3% | $1,593–1,947 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,780 | +8.4% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,428 ±$353 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,230 | +8.5% | $2,178–2,662 | $2,271 ±$423 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,530 | +7.5% | $2,448–2,992 | – |
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 35080
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35079 | Hayden | $1,050 | – |
| 35078 | Harpersville | $990 | $827 |
| 35077 | Hanceville | $960 | $649 |
| 35083 | Holly Pond | $1,070 | $1,061 |
| 35085 | Jemison | $1,070 | $822 |
| 35073 | Graysville | $1,210 | $862 |
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.