Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35203
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,250 (+22.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,058 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $820 | +30.5% | $963–1,177 | $419 ±$280 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $930 | +23.7% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,176 ±$502 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,020 | +22.5% | $1,125–1,375 | $910 ±$628 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,280 | +22.7% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,419 ±$221 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,450 | +21.4% | $1,584–1,936 | – |
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 35203
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35204 | Birmingham | $920 | $758 |
| 35205 | Birmingham | $1,460 | $1,224 |
| 35206 | Birmingham | $1,190 | $965 |
| 35207 | Birmingham | $1,020 | $806 |
| 35208 | Birmingham | $1,170 | $890 |
| 35209 | Birmingham | $1,690 | $1,355 |
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.