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Housing in Russell County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Russell County averages $939/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Alabama median of $1,007 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Russell County FMR Area are $960 for a studio, $1,007 for 1‑bedroom, $1,167 for 2‑bedroom, $1,550 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,827 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $228 increase for a 2-bedroom in Russell County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Russell County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
