Rent in Madison County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,310$15,720 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,341 (+2.4%)How much rent can you afford in Madison 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 Madison 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 | $1,030 | $12,360 | $41,200 | $19.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,136 | $13,632 | $45,440 | $21.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,310 | $15,720 | $52,400 | $25.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $20,280 | $67,600 | $32.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,109 | $25,308 | $84,360 | $40.56/hr |
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Rent in Madison County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Madison County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,341 for a two-bedroom, up 2.4% from $1,310. A one-bedroom goes from $1,136 to $1,177, a studio from $1,030 to $1,119.
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 Madison County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,136 for a one-bedroom and $1,310 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,720 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 Madison County, AL?
To keep a $1,310 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.19 an hour, or $52,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,136 takes $21.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Madison County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,030, one bedroom $1,136, two $1,310, three $1,690 and four $2,109 a month.
Is rent affordable in Madison County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $86,499 a year ($7,208 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,310 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,310 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.19 an hour.