Rent in Monroe County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$776$9,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (+18.7%)How much rent can you afford in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 | $576 | $6,912 | $23,040 | $11.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $619 | $7,428 | $24,760 | $11.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $776 | $9,312 | $31,040 | $14.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,079 | $12,948 | $43,160 | $20.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,254 | $15,048 | $50,160 | $24.12/hr |
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Rent in Monroe County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Monroe 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 18.7% from $776. A one-bedroom goes from $619 to $704, a studio from $576 to $700.
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 Monroe County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $619 for a one-bedroom and $776 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $9,312 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 Monroe County, AL?
To keep a $776 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $14.92 an hour, or $31,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $619 takes $11.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Monroe County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $576, one bedroom $619, two $776, three $1,079 and four $1,254 a month.
Is rent affordable in Monroe County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $42,292 a year ($3,524 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $776 takes 22% 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: ($776 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $31,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $14.92 an hour.