Rent by ZIP · DeKalb County
Rent in Fort Payne, AL 35968
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $920 (+17.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $698 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $580 | +20.7% | $630–770 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $700 | $590 | +18.6% | $630–770 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $780 | +17.9% | $828–1,012 | $691 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,150 | $990 | +16.2% | $1,035–1,265 | $760 ±$266 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,300 | +18.5% | $1,386–1,694 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the DeKalb County, AL. 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 DeKalb County, AL, 2 bedrooms: $921.
What renters pay in 35968
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35967 | Fort Payne | $940 | $664 |
| 35966 | Flat Rock | $970 | – |
| 35971 | Fyffe | $960 | $792 |
| 35963 | Dawson | $920 | – |
| 35973 | Gaylesville | $970 | – |
| 35962 | Crossville | $980 | $494 |
Fair Market Rents across DeKalb 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.