Rent by ZIP · Lee County
Rent in Salem, AL 36874
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,270 (+8.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,074 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $840 | +6% | $801–979 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,050 | +9.5% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,170 | +8.5% | $1,143–1,397 | $1,019 ±$822 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,520 | +1.3% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,075 ±$405 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,670 | +7.2% | $1,611–1,969 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Auburn-Opelika, AL HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Auburn-Opelika, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,277.
What renters pay in 36874
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36875 | Seale | $1,000 | – |
| 36871 | Pittsview | $1,080 | – |
| 36877 | Smiths Station | $1,400 | $1,263 |
| 36870 | Phenix City | $1,180 | $930 |
| 36869 | Phenix City | $1,050 | $857 |
| 36879 | Waverly | $1,070 | $762 |
Fair Market Rents across Lee 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.