Rent in Tallapoosa County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$857$10,284 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $994 (+16%)How much rent can you afford in Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa 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 | $637 | $7,644 | $25,480 | $12.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $663 | $7,956 | $26,520 | $12.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $857 | $10,284 | $34,280 | $16.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,030 | $12,360 | $41,200 | $19.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,216 | $14,592 | $48,640 | $23.38/hr |
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Rent in Tallapoosa County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Tallapoosa County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $994 for a two-bedroom, up 16% from $857. A one-bedroom goes from $663 to $760, a studio from $637 to $755.
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 Tallapoosa County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $663 for a one-bedroom and $857 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,284 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 Tallapoosa County, AL?
To keep a $857 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.48 an hour, or $34,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $663 takes $12.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Tallapoosa County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $637, one bedroom $663, two $857, three $1,030 and four $1,216 a month.
Is rent affordable in Tallapoosa County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $59,356 a year ($4,946 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $857 takes 17.3% 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: ($857 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.48 an hour.