Bertie County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 17,818.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$790/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$796/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,044/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,252/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,449/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $797 | $790 | $-7 (-0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $802 | $796 | $-6 (-0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,052 | $1,044 | $-8 (-0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,267 | $1,252 | $-15 (-1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,464 | $1,449 | $-15 (-1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,840
$2,653/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,760
$3,480/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Polk County
1 BR: $829/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $879/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $737/mo
Pamlico County
1 BR: $866/mo
Pender County
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Surry County
1 BR: $705/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.