At $2,082/mo, rent takes about 35% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,082 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
Rent in Mc Calla changed +5.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 48 Alabama cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.3%.
Rent has risen 13 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.
Bessemer, 9 miles away, rents for 35% less ($1,349/mo), about $8,800 a year in savings.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Mc Calla.
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Who lives here
Mc Calla, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Mc Calla, AL has changed in 5 years
Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.4% to 34.5%.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Mc Calla is $2,082/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.
At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Mc Calla ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.
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At $2,082/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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