Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35212
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $841 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $810 | +9.9% | $801–979 | $666 ±$415 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $900 | +6.7% | $864–1,056 | $912 ±$486 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,020 | +2% | $936–1,144 | $745 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,280 | +2.3% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,094 ±$169 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,430 | +2.8% | $1,323–1,617 | – |
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 35212
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35211 | Birmingham | $1,230 | $978 |
| 35213 | Birmingham | $2,060 | $1,727 |
| 35210 | Birmingham | $1,340 | $1,153 |
| 35214 | Birmingham | $1,210 | $949 |
| 35209 | Birmingham | $1,690 | $1,355 |
| 35215 | Birmingham | $1,400 | $1,086 |
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.