Rent in Cullman County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$879$10,548 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,034 (+17.6%)How much rent can you afford in Cullman 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 Cullman 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 | $666 | $7,992 | $26,640 | $12.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $670 | $8,040 | $26,800 | $12.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $879 | $10,548 | $35,160 | $16.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,137 | $13,644 | $45,480 | $21.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,381 | $16,572 | $55,240 | $26.56/hr |
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Rent in Cullman County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cullman County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,034 for a two-bedroom, up 17.6% from $879. A one-bedroom goes from $670 to $790, a studio from $666 to $785.
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 Cullman County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $670 for a one-bedroom and $879 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,548 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 Cullman County, AL?
To keep a $879 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.90 an hour, or $35,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $670 takes $12.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cullman County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $666, one bedroom $670, two $879, three $1,137 and four $1,381 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cullman County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $62,656 a year ($5,221 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $879 takes 16.8% 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: ($879 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.90 an hour.