Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,139 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,052 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.90 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,139
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% less than in Alabama
- Typical rent
- $1,052
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% more than in Alabama
- Wage needed
- $21.90
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 56%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 14% more than in Alabama
Only here
Renting in Mobile County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Washington County has the lowest typical rent ($655), 38% below the $1,052 in Mobile County.
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At 56%, Mobile County ranks 6th among the 65 counties in Alabama with this figure for the largest share of rent-burdened renters.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Mobile County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Mobile County was $1,280 a month in September 2026: 3.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $938 | $18.04 | $37,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $981 | $18.87 | $39,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,139 | $21.90 | $45,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,474 | $28.35 | $58,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,565 | $30.10 | $62,600 |
HUD area: Mobile, AL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 39 ZIP codes in Mobile County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 36509 to $1,710 in 36528. 18 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,139).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 36505 | Mobile, AL | $970 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,710 | $1,730 |
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| 36509 | Mobile, AL | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36512 | Mobile, AL | $940 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,570 |
| 36521 | Mobile, AL | $850 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 36522 | Mobile, AL | $800 | $840 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,370 |
| 36522 | Washington County, AL | $800 | $840 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,370 |
| 36523 | Mobile, AL | $960 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,610 |
| 36525 | Mobile, AL | $890 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 36528 | Mobile, AL | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,710 | $2,210 | $2,350 |
| 36541 | Mobile, AL | $850 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 36544 | Mobile, AL | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36560 | Mobile, AL | $910 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,510 |
| 36568 | Mobile, AL | $830 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,380 |
| 36571 | Mobile, AL | $940 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,570 |
| 36572 | Mobile, AL | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,900 |
| 36575 | Mobile, AL | $1,000 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,660 |
| 36582 | Mobile, AL | $820 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,370 |
| 36587 | Mobile, AL | $920 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 36602 | Mobile, AL | $930 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 36603 | Mobile, AL | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | $820 | $850 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 36605 | Mobile, AL | $960 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | $860 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,440 |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | $910 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,440 | $1,530 |
| 36608 | Mobile, AL | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,800 |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | $960 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 36610 | Mobile, AL | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | $890 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 36612 | Mobile, AL | $760 | $790 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,270 |
| 36613 | Mobile, AL | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $1,810 |
| 36615 | Mobile, AL | $940 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,570 |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | $960 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,610 |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,250 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 36619 | Mobile, AL | $1,000 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,660 |
| 36652 | Mobile, AL | $900 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,510 |
| 36663 | Mobile, AL | $850 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,430 |
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,800 |
| 36693 | Mobile, AL | $990 | $1,030 | $1,200 | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| 36695 | Mobile, AL | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,330 | $1,720 | $1,830 |
- 36505 · Mobile, AL $1,300$1,710
- 36509 · Mobile, AL $920$1,190
- 36512 · Mobile, AL $1,140$1,480
- 36521 · Mobile, AL $1,030$1,330
- 36522 · Mobile, AL $980$1,270
- 36522 · Washington County, AL $980$1,270
- 36523 · Mobile, AL $1,170$1,510
- 36525 · Mobile, AL $1,080$1,400
- 36528 · Mobile, AL $1,710$2,210
- 36541 · Mobile, AL $1,030$1,330
- 36544 · Mobile, AL $920$1,190
- 36560 · Mobile, AL $1,100$1,420
- 36568 · Mobile, AL $1,000$1,290
- 36571 · Mobile, AL $1,140$1,480
- 36572 · Mobile, AL $1,380$1,790
- 36575 · Mobile, AL $1,210$1,570
- 36582 · Mobile, AL $1,000$1,290
- 36587 · Mobile, AL $1,120$1,450
- 36602 · Mobile, AL $1,130$1,460
- 36603 · Mobile, AL $920$1,190
- 36604 · Mobile, AL $990$1,280
- 36605 · Mobile, AL $1,160$1,500
- 36606 · Mobile, AL $1,050$1,360
- 36607 · Mobile, AL $1,110$1,440
- 36608 · Mobile, AL $1,310$1,700
- 36609 · Mobile, AL $1,160$1,500
- 36610 · Mobile, AL $920$1,190
- 36611 · Mobile, AL $1,080$1,400
- 36612 · Mobile, AL $920$1,190
- 36613 · Mobile, AL $1,320$1,710
- 36615 · Mobile, AL $1,140$1,480
- 36617 · Mobile, AL $1,170$1,510
- 36618 · Mobile, AL $1,250$1,620
- 36619 · Mobile, AL $1,210$1,570
- 36652 · Mobile, AL $1,100$1,420
- 36663 · Mobile, AL $1,040$1,340
- 36688 · Mobile, AL $1,310$1,700
- 36693 · Mobile, AL $1,200$1,550
- 36695 · Mobile, AL $1,330$1,720
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Mobile County, 56% of renter households are in that position; in Alabama, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
56%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
54,913 households rent in Mobile County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 44%
Compared with the state and the country
- Mobile 56%
- Alabama 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Mobile County
HUD lists 105 properties with homes for low-income households in Mobile County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 41
- HUD-assisted
- 60
- public housing
- 12
8,341 homes in all; 7,999 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Central Plaza Towers Public housing 304 Bay Shore Ave, Mobile 36607 475 homes, 465 low-income · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $368 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (251) 434-2213
- Orange Grove Homes Public housing 560 N Joachim St, Mobile 36603 298 homes, 247 low-income · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $343 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (251) 434-2213
- South Bay Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 S Washington Ave, Mobile 36603 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 112 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Dauphin Gate Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3250 Dauphin St, Mobile 36606 223 low-income homes · In service since 2018 · For families · (251) 473-7224
- Chickasaw (FAMILY) Apartments HUD-assisted 102 Autumndale Dr, Chickasaw 36611 216 low-income homes · For families
- Azalea Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 651 Azalea Rd, Mobile 36609 208 low-income homes · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 104 · In service since 2004 · For families · (251) 666-1738
- Gulf Village Public housing 235 N Fairport Dr, Mobile 36610 199 low-income homes · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $293 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (251) 434-2213
- Cathedral Place Apts. HUD-assisted 351 Conti St, Mobile 36602 192 homes, 190 low-income · For older adults · (251) 434-1590
- Hound's Runs I & II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5954 Sperry Rd, Theodore 36582 188 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 156 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Ahepa 310 V, VI, Vii HUD-assisted 100 Ahepa Ln, Mobile 36609 175 low-income homes · For older adults
- Tyler Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7720 Thomas Rd, Mobile 36695 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Cottage Hill Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7959 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 36695 156 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Family Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3600 Michael Blvd, Mobile 36609 154 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Heritage Estates HUD-assisted 101 Anna H Dixon Ct, Mobile 36612 147 low-income homes · For families · (251) 456-3324
- Woods Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7380 Hitt Rd, Mobile 36695 136 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Forest Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Shelton Beach Road Ext, Mobile 36618 128 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Oak Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 4215 Moffett Rd, Mobile 36618 124 low-income homes · For families · (251) 342-4449
- Autumn Chase Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6617 Grelot Rd, Mobile 36695 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families · (251) 639-9416
- Cottonwood Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 658 Azalea Rd, Mobile 36609 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Parklane Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 6725 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile 36608 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Hope Family Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 John Helm St, Prichard 36610 110 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 54 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families
- HOPE VI Family Rental Phase III Public housing 623 Ossia Edwards Ave, Prichard 36610 110 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard · Average payment: $508 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (251) 283-0111
- Sunset on the Bayou Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2001 Brill Rd, Mobile 36605 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2004 · For families · (251) 479-1326
- Berkshire Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4001 A Seabreeze Rd N, Mobile 36644 104 homes, 103 low-income · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 1996 · For families
- ST. Stephens Woods Apt. HUD-assisted 3425 Saint Stephens Rd, Mobile 36612 102 low-income homes · For families · (251) 452-8899
- Ahepa 310 Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2550 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 36695 96 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 660-1783
- Oaklawn Homes Public housing 1010 Baltimore St, Mobile 36605 100 homes, 95 low-income · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $205 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (251) 434-2213
- South of Dauphin HUD-assisted 3105 Dauphin St, Mobile 36606 100 homes, 95 low-income · For families · (251) 476-6281
- Emerson Gardens Public housing 701A Charleston St, Mobile 36603 94 low-income homes · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $392 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (251) 434-2213
- Sperry Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 6128 Sperry Rd, Theodore 36582 94 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Anne Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2287 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile 36695 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Downtown Renaissance Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 350 Bloodgood St, Mobile 36603 176 homes, 88 low-income · 1 bd: 144 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $381 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (251) 434-2213
- Renaissance Tax credit (LIHTC) 474 Bloodgood St, Mobile 36603 87 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- The Renaissance Family Public housing 289A Bloodgood St, Mobile 36603 87 low-income homes · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $575 a month · Average wait: 33 months · Homes at several sites · (251) 434-2213
- Palisades Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 151 Foreman Rd, Mobile 36608 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Ridge Manor II HUD-assisted 2104 Wolf Ridge Rd, Whistler 36612 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 452-2615
- The Palladian Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2225 Leroy Stevens Rd, Mobile 36695 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Washington Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 410 S Washington Ave, Mobile 36603 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2007 · For families · (251) 438-1888
- Bayou Bend II Apartments HUD-assisted 1957 Brill Rd, Mobile 36605 72 low-income homes · For families · (251) 479-5174
- Candice Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 7745 Salem Rd, Semmes 36575 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Claiborne Arms Apts HUD-assisted 5350 Carol Plantation Rd, Theodore 36582 72 low-income homes · For families · (251) 653-5234
- Arbours at Pierce Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 7642 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile 36608 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2016
- Chickasaw (ELDERLY) Apartments HUD-assisted 604 Dumont St, Chickasaw 36611 70 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 457-6841
- AHEPA 310-X Apartments HUD-assisted 9180 Hellenic Way, Semmes 36575 64 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 645-2405
- Bayou Plaza Apartments HUD-assisted 600 S Bayou St, Mobile 36603 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 436-8773
- Pecan Cove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1801 Holt Rd, Mobile 36617 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Sophia's Landing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Azalea Rd, Mobile 36693 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- South Haven HUD-assisted 3577 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile 36605 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 471-1061
- Dickens Ferry Apts HUD-assisted 6551 Dickens Ferry Rd Ofc, Mobile 36608 80 homes, 59 low-income · For families · (251) 344-7057
- Highpoint Voa Housing HUD-assisted 4611 Myers Rd, Eight Mile 36613 58 homes, 57 low-income · For older adults · (251) 300-2380
- Chancery Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 2301 S Shelton Beach Rd, Eight Mile 36613 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
- Greystone Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 3446 Lloyds Ln, Mobile 36693 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Oleander Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7646 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 36695 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Bayou Bend Tax credit (LIHTC) 8730 University Rd, Bayou La Batre 36509 55 low-income homes · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Peppertree Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 6076 Sperry Rd, Theodore 36582 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Baptist Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 800 Conti St, Mobile 36602 53 low-income homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (251) 432-2312
- AHEPA 310 IV Apartments HUD-assisted 100 Ahepa Way, Saraland 36571 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 679-0770
- Ahepa 310-Ix HUD-assisted 7560 Olympic Ln, Theodore 36582 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 653-2294
- Ahepa 310-Viii HUD-assisted 12680 Padgett Switch Road, Bayou La Batre 36509 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 824-1895
- Brent Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 1800 Shelton Beach Road Ext, Mobile 36618 50 low-income homes · For families · (251) 343-4957
- Cambridge West Apts HUD-assisted 7561 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile 36608 50 low-income homes · For families · (251) 633-9757
- Mill Run Apts. HUD-assisted 4536 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile 36693 50 low-income homes · For families · (251) 666-9088
- Northview Manor Public housing 8043 Pleasant Cir S, Citronelle 36522 50 low-income homes · Run by Mobile County Housing Authority · Average payment: $417 a month · Average wait: 45 months · (251) 866-9696
- Pearson Park Apts HUD-assisted 6845 Carol Plantation Rd, Theodore 36582 50 low-income homes · For families · (251) 653-6552
- Thomas Hurst HUD-assisted 2430 W Main St, Prichard 36610 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 456-3324
- Woodlands Apartments HUD-assisted 2008 Wolf Ridge Rd, Whistler 36612 50 low-income homes · For families · (334) 457-9974
- Rendu Terrace West HUD-assisted 7400 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 36608 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (251) 338-1283
- Anton Square Apts HUD-assisted 3507 Anton St, Mobile 36612 48 low-income homes · For families · (251) 457-9974
- Baytown Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 9028 Moffett Rd, Semmes 36575 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Isle Parkway Apts. HUD-assisted 1622 Levene Rd, Mobile 36605 48 low-income homes · For families · (251) 479-8967
- Renaissance Townhouses Public housing 489 Davidson St, Mobile 36603 48 low-income homes · Run by Mobile Housing Authority · Average payment: $627 a month · (251) 434-2213
- Ahepa 310 Xi HUD-assisted 7560A Olympic Ln, Theodore 36582 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 653-9880
- Bennett Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 7540 Old Pascagoula Rd, Theodore 36582 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
- Driftwood Acres HUD-assisted 3900 Martin Ct, Mobile 36605 40 low-income homes · For families · (251) 471-1061
- Greenbriar Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 6680 Carol Plantation Rd, Theodore 36582 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Harbor Run Tax credit (LIHTC) 6204 Old Pascagoula Rd, Theodore 36582 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Ridge Manor I HUD-assisted 3326 Anton St, Whistler 36612 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 452-2615
- Townhouse Square HUD-assisted 1966 Wagner St, Mobile 36617 40 low-income homes · For families · (251) 457-4686
- Willow Creek I and II HUD-assisted 271 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 36608 40 low-income homes · For families · (251) 343-3313
- Willow Creeks Phases I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 West Dr, Mobile 36608 39 low-income homes · 4 bd: 39 · In service since 2007 · For families
- AHEPA 310 of Citronelle Apts. HUD-assisted 8400 State St, Citronelle 36522 37 low-income homes · For older adults · (251) 866-3000
- Willow Wood HUD-assisted 6951 Dickens Ferry Rd, Mobile 36608 36 low-income homes · For families · (251) 342-4177
- Jefferson Place HUD-assisted 510 S Scott St, Mobile 36603 32 low-income homes · For families · (251) 367-8773
- Mobile Community Homes HUD-assisted 7250 Old Military Rd, Mobile 36605 33 homes, 30 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 639-2301
- Northfield Village HUD-assisted 8750 University Rd, Bayou La Batre 36509 30 low-income homes · For families · (251) 824-4814
- Onderdonk Cottages HUD-assisted 1750 S Shelton Beach Rd, Mobile 36613 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 342-7569
- Christopherson Estates HUD-assisted 1385 Azalea Rd, Mobile 36693 22 homes, 21 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 666-4726
- Girby Road Apartments HUD-assisted 5200 Girby Rd, Mobile 36693 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 300-3500
- Gulf Breeze Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8635 Bryant Dr, Bayou La Batre 36509 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families
- Anderson Fischer Apartments HUD-assisted 8479 Jeff Hamilton Road Ext, Mobile 36695 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (651) 645-7271
- Bayou La Batre VOA Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 12525 Irvington Bayou La Batre Highway, Bayou La Batre 36509 20 homes, 19 low-income · For older adults · (251) 300-2385
- Marc Group Homes HUD-assisted 4565 Sollie Rd, Mobile 36619 20 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 470-0816
- Magnolia Place HUD-assisted 124 N Ann St, Mobile 36604 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (205) 781-3006
- Pine Trace Apts. HUD-assisted 858 Schaub Ave, Mobile 36609 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 634-9690
- Ivy Estates HUD-assisted 6729 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile 36608 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (251) 338-1283
- Zeigler Estates HUD-assisted 6460 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile 36608 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (251) 340-3610
- Robison Way HUD-assisted 6935 Overlook Rd, Mobile 36618 14 homes, 13 low-income · For people with disabilities
- HOPE VI Family Sales Phase IV Public housing 709 Hinson Ave, Prichard 36610 13 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard · (251) 283-0111
- Navco Road Group Home HUD-assisted 1305 Navco Rd, Mobile 36605 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 300-3500
- The Oaks at Chancery Public housing 2712 Beverly P Washington St, Eight Mile 36613 7 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard · (251) 283-0111
- Halls Mill Voa Living Center HUD-assisted 4796 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile 36693 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (251) 300-3500
- Ringold Group Home HUD-assisted 2351 Demetropolis Rd, Mobile 36693 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (251) 338-1283
- Deerwood Group Home HUD-assisted 5730 Deerwood Dr N, Mobile 36618 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (251) 300-3500
- Hallmark at Mobile Tax credit (LIHTC) 1066 Cody Rd N, Mobile 36608 92 homes
- The Gardens at Wellington Tax credit (LIHTC) 5821 Old Pascagoula Rd, Mobile 36619 51 homes
8 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Mobile County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Mobile County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
Area median income: $83,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Mobile, AL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $844 – $1,032
- 1 bedroom $883 – $1,079
- 2 bedrooms $1,025 – $1,253
- 3 bedrooms $1,327 – $1,621
- 4 bedrooms $1,409 – $1,722
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Mobile Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,973 vouchers · 1,323 public housing units (251) 434-2213 Mobile Housing Authority: cdickinson@mobilehousing.org
- The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,623 vouchers · 130 public housing units (251) 283-0111 The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard: klevingston@prichardhousing.com
- Mobile County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 98 vouchers · 50 public housing units (251) 866-9696 Mobile County Housing Authority: tbethune@mobilecountyha.org
Housing agencies in Alabama Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Alabama
What Alabama law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Ala. Code §35-9A-201(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 60 calendar days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-201(b)-(c)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 business days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-421(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 calendar days
- Ala. Code §35-9A-441(b)
- Only a court order can remove youAla. Code §35-9A-427
- Protection from retaliationAla. Code §35-9A-501(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Mobile County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Mobile County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of Mobile
705 Oak Circle Dr E, Mobile
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Center for Fair Housing
602 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Mobile County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Alabama, the average home bill was $174 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,278
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,139
- Security deposit
- $1,139
- Total
- $2,278
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Mobile County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $938; 1 bedroom: $981; 2 bedrooms: $1,139; 3 bedrooms: $1,474; 4 bedrooms: $1,565. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Mobile County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,139) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.90 an hour full time, or $45,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Mobile County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,650 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Mobile County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,025 and $1,253 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Mobile County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 36509 to $1,710 in 36528. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Mobile County?
HUD lists 105 properties with homes for low-income households in Mobile County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Mobile County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Mobile County, 56% of renter households are in that position; in Alabama, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).