Rent in Choctaw County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$778$9,336 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (+18.4%)How much rent can you afford in Choctaw 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 Choctaw 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 | $578 | $6,936 | $23,120 | $11.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $616 | $7,392 | $24,640 | $11.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $778 | $9,336 | $31,120 | $14.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,024 | $12,288 | $40,960 | $19.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,179 | $14,148 | $47,160 | $22.67/hr |
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Rent in Choctaw County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Choctaw County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $921 for a two-bedroom, up 18.4% from $778. A one-bedroom goes from $616 to $737, a studio from $578 to $720.
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 Choctaw County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $616 for a one-bedroom and $778 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $9,336 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 Choctaw County, AL?
To keep a $778 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $14.96 an hour, or $31,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $616 takes $11.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Choctaw County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $578, one bedroom $616, two $778, three $1,024 and four $1,179 a month.
Is rent affordable in Choctaw County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $47,813 a year ($3,984 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $778 takes 19.5% 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: ($778 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $31,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $14.96 an hour.