Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35216
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,700 (+6.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,373 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,290 | +12.4% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,120 ±$42 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,450 | +7.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,192 ±$75 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,590 | +6.9% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,370 ±$59 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $1,990 | +7.5% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,651 ±$96 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,260 | +6.2% | $2,160–2,640 | – |
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 35216
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35215 | Birmingham | $1,400 | $1,086 |
| 35217 | Birmingham | $1,120 | $886 |
| 35214 | Birmingham | $1,210 | $949 |
| 35218 | Birmingham | $1,110 | $855 |
| 35213 | Birmingham | $2,060 | $1,727 |
| 35212 | Birmingham | $1,040 | $745 |
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.