Rent in Pike County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$912$10,944 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,055 (+15.7%)How much rent can you afford in Pike 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 Pike 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 | $677 | $8,124 | $27,080 | $13.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $695 | $8,340 | $27,800 | $13.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $912 | $10,944 | $36,480 | $17.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,093 | $13,116 | $43,720 | $21.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,208 | $14,496 | $48,320 | $23.23/hr |
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Rent in Pike County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pike County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,055 for a two-bedroom, up 15.7% from $912. A one-bedroom goes from $695 to $806, a studio from $677 to $801.
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 Pike County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $695 for a one-bedroom and $912 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,944 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 Pike County, AL?
To keep a $912 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.54 an hour, or $36,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $695 takes $13.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pike County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $677, one bedroom $695, two $912, three $1,093 and four $1,208 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pike County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $48,677 a year ($4,056 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $912 takes 22.5% 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: ($912 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.54 an hour.