Rent in Sumter County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$827$9,924 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (+11.4%)How much rent can you afford in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 | $619 | $7,428 | $24,760 | $11.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $642 | $7,704 | $25,680 | $12.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $827 | $9,924 | $33,080 | $15.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 | $13,284 | $44,280 | $21.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,193 | $14,316 | $47,720 | $22.94/hr |
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Rent in Sumter County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sumter 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 11.4% from $827. A one-bedroom goes from $642 to $788, a studio from $619 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 Sumter County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $642 for a one-bedroom and $827 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $9,924 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 Sumter County, AL?
To keep a $827 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $15.90 an hour, or $33,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $642 takes $12.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sumter County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $619, one bedroom $642, two $827, three $1,107 and four $1,193 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sumter County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $33,310 a year ($2,776 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $827 takes 29.8% 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: ($827 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $15.90 an hour.