Rent in Dallas County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$836$10,032 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $945 (+13%)How much rent can you afford in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 | $620 | $7,440 | $24,800 | $11.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $637 | $7,644 | $25,480 | $12.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $836 | $10,032 | $33,440 | $16.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | $21.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,107 | $13,284 | $44,280 | $21.29/hr |
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Rent in Dallas County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dallas County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $945 for a two-bedroom, up 13% from $836. A one-bedroom goes from $637 to $722, a studio from $620 to $718.
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 Dallas County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $637 for a one-bedroom and $836 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,032 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 Dallas County, AL?
To keep a $836 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.08 an hour, or $33,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $637 takes $12.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dallas County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $620, one bedroom $637, two $836, three $1,103 and four $1,107 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dallas County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $35,627 a year ($2,969 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $836 takes 28.2% 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: ($836 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.08 an hour.