Rent in Gadsden, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$927$11,124 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $975 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Gadsden, AL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Gadsden, 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 | $639 | $7,668 | $25,560 | $12.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $792 | $9,504 | $31,680 | $15.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $927 | $11,124 | $37,080 | $17.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,124 | $13,488 | $44,960 | $21.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,304 | $15,648 | $52,160 | $25.08/hr |
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Rent in Gadsden, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gadsden, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $975 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $927. A one-bedroom goes from $792 to $830, a studio from $639 to $679.
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 Gadsden, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $792 for a one-bedroom and $927 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,124 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 Gadsden, AL?
To keep a $927 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.83 an hour, or $37,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $792 takes $15.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gadsden, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $639, one bedroom $792, two $927, three $1,124 and four $1,304 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gadsden, AL?
For the typical household, earning $40,345 a year ($3,362 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $927 takes 27.6% 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: ($927 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.83 an hour.