Carteret County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 68,353.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$907/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$913/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,198/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,541/mo
↓ 2.7% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,966/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $923 | $907 | $-16 (-1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $929 | $913 | $-16 (-1.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,219 | $1,198 | $-21 (-1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,584 | $1,541 | $-43 (-2.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,002 | $1,966 | $-36 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,520
$3,043/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,920
$3,993/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Guilford County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Bladen County
1 BR: $705/mo
Mecklenburg County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $794/mo
Gaston County
1 BR: $1,538/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.