Craven County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 101,098.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$897/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$902/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,184/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,591/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,988/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $996 | $897 | $-99 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,002 | $902 | $-100 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,315 | $1,184 | $-131 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,767 | $1,591 | $-176 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,208 | $1,988 | $-220 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,360
$3,947/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Vance County
1 BR: $743/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $744/mo
Pasquotank County
1 BR: $927/mo
Carteret County
1 BR: $913/mo
Yadkin County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Edgecombe County
1 BR: $918/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.