Rent by ZIP · DeKalb County
Rent in Higdon, AL 35979
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $970 (+15.5% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $640 | +20.3% | $693–847 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $700 | +10% | $693–847 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $840 | +15.5% | $873–1,067 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,080 | +16.7% | $1,134–1,386 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,310 | +15.3% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the DeKalb County, AL. 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 DeKalb County, AL, 2 bedrooms: $921.
What renters pay in 35979
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35978 | Henagar | $1,190 | $669 |
| 35980 | Horton | $980 | $710 |
| 35981 | Ider | $1,360 | – |
| 35976 | Guntersville | $990 | $800 |
| 35975 | Groveoak | $950 | – |
| 35983 | Leesburg | $1,000 | $825 |
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.