Rent in Washington County, AL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$983$11,796 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $921 (−6.3%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $729 | $8,748 | $29,160 | $14.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $818 | $9,816 | $32,720 | $15.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $983 | $11,796 | $39,320 | $18.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,292 | $15,504 | $51,680 | $24.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,314 | $15,768 | $52,560 | $25.27/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, AL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Washington County, AL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $921 for a two-bedroom, down 6.3% from $983. A one-bedroom goes from $818 to $737, a studio from $729 to $699.
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 Washington County, AL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $818 for a one-bedroom and $983 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,796 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 Washington County, AL?
To keep a $983 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.90 an hour, or $39,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $818 takes $15.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, AL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $729, one bedroom $818, two $983, three $1,292 and four $1,314 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, AL?
For the typical household, earning $61,042 a year ($5,087 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $983 takes 19.3% 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: ($983 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.90 an hour.