Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,740 (+7.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,499 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,310 | +13.7% | $1,341–1,639 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,480 | +8.1% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,172 ±$408 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,620 | +7.4% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,379 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,030 | +7.9% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,832 ±$141 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,300 | +7% | $2,214–2,706 | $1,871 ±$209 |
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 35226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35224 | Birmingham | $1,210 | $1,187 |
| 35228 | Birmingham | $1,290 | $1,166 |
| 35223 | Birmingham | $1,780 | $1,360 |
| 35222 | Birmingham | $1,300 | $1,147 |
| 35221 | Birmingham | $1,200 | $1,017 |
| 35233 | Birmingham | $1,870 | $2,126 |
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.