Rent by ZIP · Baldwin County
Rent in Gulf Shores, AL 36542
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,560 (+10.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,502 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,150 | +11.3% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 | $1,260 | +13.5% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,127 ±$85 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,410 | +10.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,621 ±$109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,770 | +14.1% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,745 ±$169 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,280 | +11.8% | $2,295–2,805 | $2,267 ±$129 |
Small Area FMRs for the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA. 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 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,434.
What renters pay in 36542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36541 | Grand Bay | $1,030 | $951 |
| 36540 | Gainestown | $920 | – |
| 36544 | Irvington | $920 | $780 |
| 36539 | Fruitdale | $990 | – |
| 36545 | Jackson | $920 | $646 |
| 36538 | Frankville | $920 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Baldwin 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.