Rent in Walker County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$886$10,632 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $949 (+7.1%)How much rent can you afford in Walker 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 Walker 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 | $644 | $7,728 | $25,760 | $12.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $724 | $8,688 | $28,960 | $13.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $886 | $10,632 | $35,440 | $17.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,232 | $14,784 | $49,280 | $23.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,481 | $17,772 | $59,240 | $28.48/hr |
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Rent in Walker County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Walker County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $949 for a two-bedroom, up 7.1% from $886. A one-bedroom goes from $724 to $776, a studio from $644 to $684.
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 Walker County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $724 for a one-bedroom and $886 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,632 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 Walker County, AL?
To keep a $886 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.04 an hour, or $35,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $724 takes $13.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Walker County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $644, one bedroom $724, two $886, three $1,232 and four $1,481 a month.
Is rent affordable in Walker County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $56,509 a year ($4,709 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $886 takes 18.8% 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: ($886 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.04 an hour.