Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35234
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $940 (-7.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $858 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $810 | -1.2% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $900 | -4.4% | $774–946 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $1,020 | -7.8% | $846–1,034 | $792 ±$71 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,280 | -7.8% | $1,062–1,298 | $1,044 ±$191 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,430 | -7% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,284 ±$981 |
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 35234
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35233 | Birmingham | $1,870 | $2,126 |
| 35235 | Birmingham | $1,490 | $1,186 |
| 35228 | Birmingham | $1,290 | $1,166 |
| 35226 | Birmingham | $1,740 | $1,379 |
| 35242 | Birmingham | $1,680 | $1,566 |
| 35243 | Birmingham | $1,830 | $1,717 |
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.