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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA is $962 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $753, 1-bedroom is $757, 3-bedroom is $1,300, and 4-bedroom is $1,361.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,480 per year ($3,207 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $962 in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA

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

Studio

$753

1BR

$757

2BR

$962

3BR

$1,300

4BR

$1,361

Hours/week at min wage

103 hrs

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

National rank

#594

of 661 U.S. metros (top 91% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+2.2%

+$21 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.1%

Voucher payment standard

$866–$1,058

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

Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA

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

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$753	$9,036
1-Bedroom	$757	$9,084
2-Bedroom	$962	$11,544
3-Bedroom	$1,300	$15,600
4-Bedroom	$1,361	$16,332

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $700 → FY2026 $962

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$753	$757	$962	$1,300	$1,361
FY2025	$725	$730	$941	$1,295	$1,394
FY2024	$683	$687	$903	$1,243	$1,319
FY2023	$605	$609	$802	$1,088	$1,178
FY2022	$562	$565	$744	$988	$1,111
FY2021	$482	$549	$723	$944	$1,094
FY2020	$468	$531	$700	$910	$1,072

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $72,300

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$43,050
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,000	$29,700	$33,400	$37,100	$40,100	$43,050
80% AMI (Low)	$41,550	$47,500	$53,450	$59,350	$64,100	$68,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,544/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,480/yr

$3,207/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	$632	$723	$813	$976	$1,048
60% AMI Maximum	$759	$867	$976	$1,171	$1,258

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	$753	$757	$962	$1,174	$1,174
Low HOME Rent	$650	$742	$835	$927	$1,002

Compare Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA With Other AL Metros

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