Rent in Montgomery County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,016$12,192 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,150 (+13.2%)How much rent can you afford in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 | $860 | $10,320 | $34,400 | $16.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $10,440 | $34,800 | $16.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,304 | $15,648 | $52,160 | $25.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,537 | $18,444 | $61,480 | $29.56/hr |
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Rent in Montgomery County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Montgomery County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,150 for a two-bedroom, up 13.2% from $1,016. A one-bedroom goes from $870 to $1,003, a studio from $860 to $986.
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 Montgomery County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $870 for a one-bedroom and $1,016 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,192 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 Montgomery County, AL?
To keep a $1,016 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.54 an hour, or $40,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $870 takes $16.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Montgomery County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $860, one bedroom $870, two $1,016, three $1,304 and four $1,537 a month.
Is rent affordable in Montgomery County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $59,386 a year ($4,949 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,016 takes 20.5% 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: ($1,016 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.54 an hour.