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Rent in Birmingham, AL 35238
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (+8.9% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | $1,180 | +15.3% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,460 | $1,330 | +9.8% | $1,314–1,606 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,460 | +8.9% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,830 | +9.3% | $1,800–2,200 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,080 | +7.7% | $2,016–2,464 | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35235 | Birmingham | $1,490 | $1,186 |
| 35234 | Birmingham | $940 | $792 |
| 35242 | Birmingham | $1,680 | $1,566 |
| 35233 | Birmingham | $1,870 | $2,126 |
| 35243 | Birmingham | $1,830 | $1,717 |
| 35244 | Birmingham | $1,670 | $1,496 |
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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.