Rent in Mobile, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,083$12,996 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,139 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Mobile, AL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Mobile, 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 | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | $16.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $919 | $11,028 | $36,760 | $17.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,083 | $12,996 | $43,320 | $20.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,414 | $16,968 | $56,560 | $27.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | $27.79/hr |
Living and working in Mobile, AL
Rent in Mobile, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mobile, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,139 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $1,083. A one-bedroom goes from $919 to $981, a studio from $854 to $938.
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 Mobile, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $919 for a one-bedroom and $1,083 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,996 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 Mobile, AL?
To keep a $1,083 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.83 an hour, or $43,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $919 takes $17.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mobile, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $854, one bedroom $919, two $1,083, three $1,414 and four $1,445 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mobile, AL?
For the typical household, earning $53,558 a year ($4,463 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,083 takes 24.3% 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: ($1,083 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.83 an hour.