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Rent Prices in DeKalb County, AL
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $693/mo
- Alabama $1,007/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $651/mo
- Alabama $960/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.4%
- Alabama 48.8%
- Renter households
- 5,691
- Alabama 595,092
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $599/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $506/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $651/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $766/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,072/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,295/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income1,90444.4%
- Pay 50% or more of income94622.0%
The median renter household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
DeKalb County, AL
2 bedrooms: $921/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County, AL | $693/mo | $506/mo | $651/mo | $766/mo | 44.4% |
| Alabama | $1,007/mo | $850/mo | $960/mo | $1,127/mo | 48.8% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in DeKalb County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | $679/mo | $503/mo | $667/mo | $854/mo | 44.9% |
| Rainsville | $519/mo | $543/mo | $470/mo | Not reported | 57.6% |
| Henagar | $1,048/mo | Not reported | Not reported | $1,083/mo | 34.8% |
| Crossville | $695/mo | Not reported | $479/mo | $981/mo | 54.4% |
| Sylvania | $692/mo | Not reported | $685/mo | $691/mo | 69.9% |
| Collinsville | $545/mo | Not reported | $552/mo | Not reported | 49.6% |
| Fyffe | $565/mo | Not reported | Not reported | $1,013/mo | 24.4% |
| Geraldine | $417/mo | $244/mo | $805/mo | $423/mo | 49.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in DeKalb County, AL?
- The median gross rent in DeKalb County, AL is $693 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $651/mo.
- How does DeKalb County compare with Alabama?
- The median rent in DeKalb County is $693/mo, compared with $1,007/mo for Alabama as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates