Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35244
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,670 (+7.1% 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 | $1,430 | $1,260 | +13.5% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,429 ±$93 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,420 | +7.7% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,299 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,560 | +7.1% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,496 ±$83 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,950 | +7.7% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,700 ±$66 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,220 | +6.3% | $2,124–2,596 | – |
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 35244
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 |
| 35242 | Birmingham | $1,680 | $1,566 |
| 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.