Rent in Lauderdale County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,000$12,000 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,085 (+8.5%)How much rent can you afford in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 | $698 | $8,376 | $27,920 | $13.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | $14.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,000 | $12,000 | $40,000 | $19.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,242 | $14,904 | $49,680 | $23.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,409 | $16,908 | $56,360 | $27.10/hr |
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Rent in Lauderdale County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lauderdale County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,085 for a two-bedroom, up 8.5% from $1,000. A one-bedroom goes from $775 to $834, a studio from $698 to $760.
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 Lauderdale County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $775 for a one-bedroom and $1,000 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,000 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 Lauderdale County, AL?
To keep a $1,000 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.23 an hour, or $40,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $775 takes $14.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lauderdale County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $698, one bedroom $775, two $1,000, three $1,242 and four $1,409 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lauderdale County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $62,649 a year ($5,221 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,000 takes 19.2% 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: ($1,000 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.23 an hour.