Rent in Empire, AL
A 2-bedroom in Empire, AL (ZIP 35063) typically rents for about $1,064 a month, with a range of $1,057–$1,070. Owner-occupied homes in Walker County pay about 0.26% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $684–$800 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $853 | $815–$890 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,064 | $1,057–$1,070 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,460 | $1,314–$1,460 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,740 | $1,586–$1,740 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Empire ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Empire, AL?
- About $1,064 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,057–$1,070. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Empire, AL?
- About $853 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $815–$890. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Empire, AL?
- About $1,460 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,314–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Empire, AL?
- About $800 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $684–$800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Empire, AL?
- About $1,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,586–$1,740. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Empire, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Walker County pay a typical 0.26% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Empire rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).