Avery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 17,679.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$761/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$766/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,005/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,205/mo
↓ 5.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,510/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $798 | $761 | $-37 (-4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $803 | $766 | $-37 (-4.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,054 | $1,005 | $-49 (-4.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,270 | $1,205 | $-65 (-5.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,584 | $1,510 | $-74 (-4.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,640
$2,553/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,200
$3,350/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Edgecombe County
1 BR: $918/mo
Nash County
1 BR: $918/mo
Hoke County
1 BR: $761/mo
Columbus County
1 BR: $722/mo
Robeson County
1 BR: $748/mo
Person County
1 BR: $744/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.