Rent in Cherokee County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$844$10,128 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $986 (+16.8%)How much rent can you afford in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 | $627 | $7,524 | $25,080 | $12.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $682 | $8,184 | $27,280 | $13.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $844 | $10,128 | $33,760 | $16.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,012 | $12,144 | $40,480 | $19.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,259 | $15,108 | $50,360 | $24.21/hr |
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Rent in Cherokee County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cherokee County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $986 for a two-bedroom, up 16.8% from $844. A one-bedroom goes from $682 to $754, a studio from $627 to $749.
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 Cherokee County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $682 for a one-bedroom and $844 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,128 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 Cherokee County, AL?
To keep a $844 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.23 an hour, or $33,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $682 takes $13.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cherokee County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $627, one bedroom $682, two $844, three $1,012 and four $1,259 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cherokee County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $53,863 a year ($4,489 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $844 takes 18.8% 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: ($844 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.23 an hour.