Rent in Marengo County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$783$9,396 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (+17.6%)How much rent can you afford in Marengo 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 Marengo 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 | $582 | $6,984 | $23,280 | $11.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $693 | $8,316 | $27,720 | $13.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | $15.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,018 | $12,216 | $40,720 | $19.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,187 | $14,244 | $47,480 | $22.83/hr |
Cost of living in Marengo County, AL: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Marengo County, AL
Rent in Marengo County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marengo 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 17.6% from $783. A one-bedroom goes from $693 to $819, a studio from $582 to $812.
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 Marengo County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $693 for a one-bedroom and $783 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $9,396 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 Marengo County, AL?
To keep a $783 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $15.06 an hour, or $31,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $693 takes $13.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marengo County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $582, one bedroom $693, two $783, three $1,018 and four $1,187 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marengo County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $43,825 a year ($3,652 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $783 takes 21.4% 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: ($783 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $31,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $15.06 an hour.