Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35229
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (+7% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,280 | +13.3% | $1,305–1,595 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,440 | +7.6% | $1,395–1,705 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,580 | +7% | $1,521–1,859 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,980 | +7.1% | $1,908–2,332 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,250 | +6.2% | $2,151–2,629 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35228 | Birmingham | $1,290 | $1,166 |
| 35226 | Birmingham | $1,740 | $1,379 |
| 35233 | Birmingham | $1,870 | $2,126 |
| 35224 | Birmingham | $1,210 | $1,187 |
| 35234 | Birmingham | $940 | $792 |
| 35223 | Birmingham | $1,780 | $1,360 |
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.