Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,680 (-6.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,472 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,460 | -1.4% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,188 ±$95 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 | $1,640 | -6.1% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,333 ±$44 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,800 | -6.7% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,566 ±$109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,110 | $2,250 | -6.2% | $1,899–2,321 | $1,797 ±$140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,560 | -7.4% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,651 ±$673 |
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 35242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35243 | Birmingham | $1,830 | $1,717 |
| 35244 | Birmingham | $1,670 | $1,496 |
| 35235 | Birmingham | $1,490 | $1,186 |
| 35234 | Birmingham | $940 | $792 |
| 35233 | Birmingham | $1,870 | $2,126 |
| 35228 | Birmingham | $1,290 | $1,166 |
Fair Market Rents across Shelby 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.