Rent in Blount County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,266$15,192 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,375 (+8.6%)How much rent can you afford in Blount County, AL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Blount County, AL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,024 | $12,288 | $40,960 | $19.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,155 | $13,860 | $46,200 | $22.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,266 | $15,192 | $50,640 | $24.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,583 | $18,996 | $63,320 | $30.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,801 | $21,612 | $72,040 | $34.63/hr |
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Rent in Blount County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Blount County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,375 for a two-bedroom, up 8.6% from $1,266. A one-bedroom goes from $1,155 to $1,263, a studio from $1,024 to $1,177.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Blount County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,155 for a one-bedroom and $1,266 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,192 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Blount County, AL?
To keep a $1,266 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.35 an hour, or $50,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,155 takes $22.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Blount County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,024, one bedroom $1,155, two $1,266, three $1,583 and four $1,801 a month.
Is rent affordable in Blount County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $64,190 a year ($5,349 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,266 takes 23.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,266 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.35 an hour.