Rent in Russell County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,088$13,056 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,212 (+11.4%)How much rent can you afford in Russell 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 Russell 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 | $895 | $10,740 | $35,800 | $17.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $939 | $11,268 | $37,560 | $18.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | $20.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | $27.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,703 | $20,436 | $68,120 | $32.75/hr |
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Rent in Russell County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Russell County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,212 for a two-bedroom, up 11.4% from $1,088. A one-bedroom goes from $939 to $1,053, a studio from $895 to $1,026.
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 Russell County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $939 for a one-bedroom and $1,088 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,056 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 Russell County, AL?
To keep a $1,088 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.92 an hour, or $43,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $939 takes $18.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Russell County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $895, one bedroom $939, two $1,088, three $1,445 and four $1,703 a month.
Is rent affordable in Russell County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $51,197 a year ($4,266 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,088 takes 25.5% 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: ($1,088 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.92 an hour.