Rent in Chambers County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,002$12,024 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,091 (+8.9%)How much rent can you afford in Chambers 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 Chambers 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 | $691 | $8,292 | $27,640 | $13.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $9,240 | $30,800 | $14.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,002 | $12,024 | $40,080 | $19.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,265 | $15,180 | $50,600 | $24.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,327 | $15,924 | $53,080 | $25.52/hr |
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Rent in Chambers County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Chambers County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,091 for a two-bedroom, up 8.9% from $1,002. A one-bedroom goes from $770 to $967, a studio from $691 to $760.
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 Chambers County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $770 for a one-bedroom and $1,002 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,024 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 Chambers County, AL?
To keep a $1,002 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.27 an hour, or $40,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $770 takes $14.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chambers County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $691, one bedroom $770, two $1,002, three $1,265 and four $1,327 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chambers County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $49,656 a year ($4,138 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,002 takes 24.2% 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: ($1,002 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.27 an hour.