Cumberland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 335,207.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,090/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,113/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
+16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,251/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,667/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,068/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,078 | $1,090 | +$12 (+1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,093 | $1,113 | +$20 (+1.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,240 | $1,251 | +$11 (+0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,678 | $1,667 | $-11 (-0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,082 | $2,068 | $-14 (-0.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,520
$3,710/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,040
$4,170/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Ashe County
1 BR: $705/mo
Columbus County
1 BR: $722/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Buncombe County
1 BR: $1,429/mo
Sampson County
1 BR: $806/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $880/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.