Cleveland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 99,527.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$758/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$763/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,286/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,322/mo
↓ 5.4% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 | $758 | +$53 (+7.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $763 | +$54 (+7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,303 | $1,286 | $-17 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,322 | $-75 (-5.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,520
$2,543/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Cabarrus County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Gates County
1 BR: $1,513/mo
Nash County
1 BR: $918/mo
Stanly County
1 BR: $705/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Avery County
1 BR: $766/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.