Rent in Talladega County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$814$9,768 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $977 (+20%)How much rent can you afford in Talladega 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 Talladega 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 | $561 | $6,732 | $22,440 | $10.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $682 | $8,184 | $27,280 | $13.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $814 | $9,768 | $32,560 | $15.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 | $13,284 | $44,280 | $21.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,112 | $13,344 | $44,480 | $21.38/hr |
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Rent in Talladega County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Talladega County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $977 for a two-bedroom, up 20% from $814. A one-bedroom goes from $682 to $799, a studio from $561 to $764.
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 Talladega County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $682 for a one-bedroom and $814 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $9,768 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 Talladega County, AL?
To keep a $814 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $15.65 an hour, or $32,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $682 takes $13.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Talladega County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $561, one bedroom $682, two $814, three $1,107 and four $1,112 a month.
Is rent affordable in Talladega County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $57,776 a year ($4,815 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $814 takes 16.9% 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: ($814 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $32,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $15.65 an hour.