Rent in Greene County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,140$13,680 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,163 (+2%)How much rent can you afford in Greene 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 Greene 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 | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | $16.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | $21.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,367 | $16,404 | $54,680 | $26.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,509 | $18,108 | $60,360 | $29.02/hr |
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Rent in Greene County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Greene County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,163 for a two-bedroom, up 2% from $1,140. A one-bedroom goes from $869 to $889, a studio from $863 to $883.
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 Greene County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $869 for a one-bedroom and $1,140 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,680 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 Greene County, AL?
To keep a $1,140 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.92 an hour, or $45,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $869 takes $16.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Greene County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $863, one bedroom $869, two $1,140, three $1,367 and four $1,509 a month.
Is rent affordable in Greene County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $29,200 a year ($2,433 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,140 takes 46.8% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,140 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.92 an hour.