Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35215
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,400 (+11.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,148 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | $1,020 | +17.6% | $1,080–1,320 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $1,150 | +12.2% | $1,161–1,419 | $804 ±$52 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 | +11.1% | $1,260–1,540 | $1,086 ±$38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,580 | +11.4% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,375 ±$91 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,790 | +10.6% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,506 ±$279 |
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 35215
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35214 | Birmingham | $1,210 | $949 |
| 35216 | Birmingham | $1,700 | $1,370 |
| 35213 | Birmingham | $2,060 | $1,727 |
| 35217 | Birmingham | $1,120 | $886 |
| 35212 | Birmingham | $1,040 | $745 |
| 35218 | Birmingham | $1,110 | $855 |
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.