Rent in Hale County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,169$14,028 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,165 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Hale 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 Hale 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 | $966 | $11,592 | $38,640 | $18.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $972 | $11,664 | $38,880 | $18.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,169 | $14,028 | $46,760 | $22.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $17,880 | $59,600 | $28.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,548 | $18,576 | $61,920 | $29.77/hr |
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Rent in Hale County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Hale County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,165 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $1,169. A one-bedroom goes from $972 to $975, a studio from $966 to $970.
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 Hale County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $972 for a one-bedroom and $1,169 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,028 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 Hale County, AL?
To keep a $1,169 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.48 an hour, or $46,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $972 takes $18.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hale County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $966, one bedroom $972, two $1,169, three $1,490 and four $1,548 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hale County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $39,250 a year ($3,271 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,169 takes 35.7% 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: ($1,169 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.48 an hour.