Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35205
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,460 (+4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,084 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,130 | +10.6% | $1,125–1,375 | $883 ±$155 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,280 | +4.7% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,003 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,400 | +4.3% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,224 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,750 | +4.6% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,207 ±$209 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,990 | +3.5% | $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 35205
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 |
| 35206 | Birmingham | $1,190 | $965 |
| 35203 | Birmingham | $1,250 | $910 |
| 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.