Rent in Perry County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$803$9,636 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (+14.7%)How much rent can you afford in Perry 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 Perry 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 | $596 | $7,152 | $23,840 | $11.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $636 | $7,632 | $25,440 | $12.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $803 | $9,636 | $32,120 | $15.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $963 | $11,556 | $38,520 | $18.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,198 | $14,376 | $47,920 | $23.04/hr |
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Rent in Perry County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Perry 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 14.7% from $803. A one-bedroom goes from $636 to $737, a studio from $596 to $720.
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 Perry County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $636 for a one-bedroom and $803 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $9,636 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 Perry County, AL?
To keep a $803 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $15.44 an hour, or $32,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $636 takes $12.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Perry County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $596, one bedroom $636, two $803, three $963 and four $1,198 a month.
Is rent affordable in Perry County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $37,654 a year ($3,138 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $803 takes 25.6% 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: ($803 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $32,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $15.44 an hour.