Rent by ZIP · Clarke County
Rent in Gainestown, AL 36540
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $920 (+17.9% vs FY2026).
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 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,020 | +18.6% | $1,089–1,331 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,240 | +19.4% | $1,332–1,628 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Clarke 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 Clarke County, AL, 2 bedrooms: $921.
What renters pay in 36540
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households4413% of occupied homes
No cash rent44households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36539 | Fruitdale | $990 | – |
| 36541 | Grand Bay | $1,030 | $951 |
| 36538 | Frankville | $920 | – |
| 36542 | Gulf Shores | $1,560 | $1,621 |
| 36544 | Irvington | $920 | $780 |
| 36535 | Foley | $1,320 | $1,159 |
Fair Market Rents across Clarke 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.