Rent in Henry County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$878$10,536 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (+4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Henry 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 Henry 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 | $665 | $7,980 | $26,600 | $12.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $669 | $8,028 | $26,760 | $12.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $878 | $10,536 | $35,120 | $16.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,078 | $12,936 | $43,120 | $20.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,217 | $14,604 | $48,680 | $23.40/hr |
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Rent in Henry County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Henry County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $921 for a two-bedroom, up 4.9% from $878. A one-bedroom goes from $669 to $704, a studio from $665 to $699.
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 Henry County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $669 for a one-bedroom and $878 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,536 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 Henry County, AL?
To keep a $878 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.88 an hour, or $35,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $669 takes $12.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Henry County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $665, one bedroom $669, two $878, three $1,078 and four $1,217 a month.
Is rent affordable in Henry County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $59,931 a year ($4,994 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $878 takes 17.6% 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: ($878 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.88 an hour.