Alleghany County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 10,989.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$740/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$745/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$978/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,173/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,470/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $740 | +$23 (+3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $722 | $745 | +$23 (+3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $947 | $978 | +$31 (+3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,141 | $1,173 | +$32 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,424 | $1,470 | +$46 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,800
$2,483/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,120
$3,260/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
New Hanover County
1 BR: $1,513/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Ashe County
1 BR: $705/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $829/mo
Pasquotank County
1 BR: $927/mo
Pender County
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.