What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Huntsville, AL MSA?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Huntsville, AL MSA is $1,310 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,030, 1-bedroom is $1,136, 3-bedroom is $1,690, and 4-bedroom is $2,109.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Huntsville, AL MSA?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $52,400 per year ($4,367 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,310 in Huntsville, AL MSA.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Huntsville, AL MSA

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,030

1BR

$1,136

2BR

$1,310

3BR

$1,690

4BR

$2,109

Hours/week at min wage

140 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+5%

+$62 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +59.6%

Voucher payment standard

$1,179–$1,441

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Huntsville, AL MSA

Non-Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,030	$12,360
1-Bedroom	$1,136	$13,632
2-Bedroom	$1,310	$15,720
3-Bedroom	$1,690	$20,280
4-Bedroom	$2,109	$25,308

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $782 → FY2026 $1,310

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,030	$1,136	$1,310	$1,690	$2,109
FY2025	$928	$1,071	$1,248	$1,609	$1,964
FY2024	$900	$1,067	$1,248	$1,619	$1,937
FY2023	$737	$872	$1,029	$1,354	$1,612
FY2022	$647	$757	$897	$1,189	$1,428
FY2021	$589	$690	$821	$1,089	$1,387
FY2020	$567	$660	$782	$1,040	$1,373

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $115,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$24,200	$27,650	$31,100	$34,550	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$40,300	$46,050	$51,800	$57,550	$62,200	$66,800
80% AMI (Low)	$64,500	$73,700	$82,900	$92,100	$99,500	$106,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$15,720/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$52,400/yr

$4,367/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$1,007	$1,151	$1,294	$1,553	$1,668
60% AMI Maximum	$1,208	$1,381	$1,553	$1,864	$2,002

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$1,030	$1,136	$1,310	$1,690	$1,870
Low HOME Rent	$1,007	$1,151	$1,295	$1,438	$1,555

Compare Huntsville, AL MSA With Other AL Metros

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