Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35221
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,200 (+7.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,018 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $910 | +13.2% | $927–1,133 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $1,020 | +7.8% | $990–1,210 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,120 | +7.1% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,017 ±$112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,400 | +7.9% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,050 ±$180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,590 | +6.3% | $1,521–1,859 | – |
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 35221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35222 | Birmingham | $1,300 | $1,147 |
| 35223 | Birmingham | $1,780 | $1,360 |
| 35218 | Birmingham | $1,110 | $855 |
| 35224 | Birmingham | $1,210 | $1,187 |
| 35217 | Birmingham | $1,120 | $886 |
| 35216 | Birmingham | $1,700 | $1,370 |
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.