Brunswick County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 139,721.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,242/mo
↑ 17.5% YoY
+39% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,301/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
+36% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,426/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
+21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,983/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
+30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,392/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
+36% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,057 | $1,242 | +$185 (+17.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,158 | $1,301 | +$143 (+12.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,282 | $1,426 | +$144 (+11.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,796 | $1,983 | +$187 (+10.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,153 | $2,392 | +$239 (+11.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,040
$4,337/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,040
$4,753/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Pitt County
1 BR: $896/mo
Nash County
1 BR: $918/mo
Rowan County
1 BR: $958/mo
Richmond County
1 BR: $814/mo
Wilkes County
1 BR: $793/mo
Gates County
1 BR: $1,513/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.