Rent by ZIP · Tuscaloosa County
Rent in Cottondale, AL 35453
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,100 (-0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,003 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $920 | 0% | $828–1,012 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $920 | 0% | $828–1,012 | $580 ±$299 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,110 | -0.9% | $990–1,210 | $949 ±$161 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,410 | -1.4% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,063 ±$254 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,470 | -1.4% | $1,305–1,595 | $3,133 ±$2,391 |
Small Area FMRs for the Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,165.
What renters pay in 35453
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35452 | Coker | $1,450 | – |
| 35456 | Duncanville | $1,230 | $1,265 |
| 35458 | Elrod | $1,060 | – |
| 35447 | Carrollton | $1,070 | $190 |
| 35459 | Emelle | $950 | – |
| 35446 | Buhl | $1,060 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Tuscaloosa 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.