Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Shelby, AL 35143
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (-8.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $775 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $810 | -1.2% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $900 | -5.6% | $765–935 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $1,020 | -8.8% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,280 | -8.6% | $1,053–1,287 | $683 ±$451 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,430 | -8.4% | $1,179–1,441 | – |
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 35143
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35146 | Springville | $920 | $824 |
| 35147 | Sterrett | $1,910 | $875 |
| 35148 | Sumiton | $1,120 | $850 |
| 35136 | Rockford | $920 | $615 |
| 35150 | Sylacauga | $960 | $810 |
| 35135 | Riverside | $1,400 | $1,177 |
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.