Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35214
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,210 (+10% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,068 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $890 | +16.9% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,000 | +11% | $999–1,221 | $755 ±$185 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,100 | +10% | $1,089–1,331 | $949 ±$68 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,380 | +10.1% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,347 ±$145 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,570 | +8.9% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,339 ±$219 |
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 35214
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35213 | Birmingham | $2,060 | $1,727 |
| 35215 | Birmingham | $1,400 | $1,086 |
| 35212 | Birmingham | $1,040 | $745 |
| 35216 | Birmingham | $1,700 | $1,370 |
| 35211 | Birmingham | $1,230 | $978 |
| 35217 | Birmingham | $1,120 | $886 |
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.