Rent in Butler County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$837$10,044 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $959 (+14.6%)How much rent can you afford in Butler 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 Butler 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 | $622 | $7,464 | $24,880 | $11.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $638 | $7,656 | $25,520 | $12.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $837 | $10,044 | $33,480 | $16.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,004 | $12,048 | $40,160 | $19.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,139 | $13,668 | $45,560 | $21.90/hr |
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Rent in Butler County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Butler County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $959 for a two-bedroom, up 14.6% from $837. A one-bedroom goes from $638 to $733, a studio from $622 to $728.
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 Butler County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $638 for a one-bedroom and $837 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,044 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 Butler County, AL?
To keep a $837 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.10 an hour, or $33,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $638 takes $12.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Butler County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $622, one bedroom $638, two $837, three $1,004 and four $1,139 a month.
Is rent affordable in Butler County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $44,755 a year ($3,730 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $837 takes 22.4% 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: ($837 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.10 an hour.