Rent by ZIP · Etowah County
Rent in Gadsden, AL 35903
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $990 (+6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $861 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $640 | +7.8% | $621–759 | $587 ±$357 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $790 | +6.3% | $756–924 | $733 ±$30 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $930 | +6.5% | $891–1,089 | $913 ±$48 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,130 | +10.6% | $1,125–1,375 | $940 ±$106 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,310 | +8.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $987 ±$118 |
Small Area FMRs for the Gadsden, AL MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Gadsden, AL MSA, 2 bedrooms: $975.
What renters pay in 35903
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35904 | Gadsden | $940 | $741 |
| 35901 | Gadsden | $960 | $698 |
| 35905 | Gadsden | $920 | $649 |
| 35906 | Rainbow City | $1,170 | $1,074 |
| 35907 | Gadsden | $1,320 | – |
| 35950 | Albertville | $970 | $739 |
Fair Market Rents across Etowah 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.