Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Birmingham, AL 35249
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,870 (+8.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,400 | +14.3% | $1,440–1,760 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,720 | $1,580 | +8.9% | $1,548–1,892 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,730 | +8.1% | $1,683–2,057 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,160 | +8.8% | $2,115–2,585 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,460 | +7.3% | $2,376–2,904 | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35244 | Birmingham | $1,670 | $1,496 |
| 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 |
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.