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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Montgomery

Affordable Housing in Montgomery, AL

Montgomery has 51 income-based rental properties totaling 4,037 units, giving renters a range of options across the city. With a median market rent of $1,089 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible households. Of the 17 properties with inspection scores on file, 13 rated excellent.

51
Properties
4,037
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,089/mo

Affordability

Montgomery's median household income is $56,811 and the median monthly rent is $1,089, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 46% of households in the city are renters, meaning affordable housing options serve a significant share of the local population.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
605 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Montgomery Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 605 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 18 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Montgomery

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Montgomery rates 18 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Transit Score of 16 (Minimal Transit) and a Bike Score of 24. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
54 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Montgomery is served by 54 public schools across 4 districts, including 32 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high, and 2 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$56,811 median income

Cost of Renting in Montgomery, AL

The median household income in Montgomery is $56,811 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across the city is $1,089 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Montgomery are set based on your household income, not on market rates.

  • Median household income: $56,811/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,089/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • HUD-assisted properties tracked: 17 buildings, 950 total units

Nearly half of Montgomery households rent, so competition for affordable units can be real. Applying to multiple properties and asking about waitlist status is a good first step.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 17 assisted properties in Montgomery were mapped for flood zone status. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low environmental exposure for renters to be aware of.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(17 of 51 scored)
90+ (13)70–89 (3)<60 (1)No score (34)

51 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Montgomery, AL

Montgomery is Alabama's capital city and home to 17 HUD-assisted and income-based rental properties tracked by Lease Lantern, covering 950 total units. With 13 of 17 scored properties rated excellent and none mapped in a high-risk flood zone, the city's assisted housing stock shows a strong overall profile.

About 46 percent of Montgomery households rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). The citywide median rent is $1,089 per month and the median household income is $56,811 annually, also per Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). These figures can help renters gauge where income-based housing may offer the most meaningful savings.

Getting around Montgomery largely requires a car. Walk Score rates the city 18 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) and Transit Score rates it 16 out of 100 (Minimal Transit), according to Walk Score data. Prospective renters who rely on public transit or walking may want to weigh a property's specific location carefully.

Montgomery reported a violent crime rate of 605 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Montgomery Police Department, 2024).

The city is served by 4 school districts operating 54 public schools -- including 32 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Alabama income limits (2026)Alabama public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Alabama

Helpful guides

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